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July is Military Consumer Month. Take a minute to consider the mottos of our military services: Always Faithful (Marine Corps), This We’ll Defend (Army), Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win (Air Force), Always Ready (Coast Guard), and Always Above (Space Force). They all convey a sense of pride and responsibility — and tell you a bit about the fighting spirit of the people in that branch. Honor and duty are drilled into servicemembers from the minute they start boot camp.

But we also know that — whether it’s the steady paycheck, frequent relocations, or other aspects of military life — scammers target servicemembers and their families. In 2022, military consumers reported over $414 million in losses to fraud.

You may be able to spot a scam from a mile away, but chances are, you know someone who might not. It could be a family member, colleague, a servicemember or veteran in your life, or maybe even a battle buddy. Sharing what you know can help protect someone you know from that scam.

During July, watch this space to hear more about new twists on scams. By working together, we can empower the troops, veterans, and their families. Share Military Consumer advice with people you know and your social networks. Tell your connections to follow Military Consumer on Facebook and Twitter to be part of the conversation.

Finally, if you spot a scam, protect the military and veteran communities by reporting it. Let the FTC know at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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D Kennedy

Why was our Navy left out?

FTC Staff

In reply to Why was our Navy left out? by D Kennedy

We cited official mottos for other branches, and understand there isn’t one official motto for the U.S. Navy. We are pleased to include these unofficial mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

Frank Seals

Good information, but does the Navy not have a motto?

FTC Staff

In reply to Good information, but does… by Frank Seals

We understand there isn’t one official motto for the U.S. Navy, but are pleased to include these unofficial mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

US NAVY

Hey!.... what about us?

'July is Military Consumer Month. Take a minute to consider the mottos of our military services: Always Faithful (Marine Corps), This We’ll Defend (Army), Aim High…Fly-Fight-Win (Air Force), Always Ready (Coast Guard), and Always Above (Space Force). They all convey a sense of pride and responsibility — '

FTC Staff

In reply to Hey!.... what about us? … by US NAVY

@ US NAVY: We are pleased to include these unofficial US NAVY mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

A Gorban

God Bless our Troops

Ernest Acree

You left out the US Navy (USN)

FTC Staff

In reply to You left out the US Navy … by Ernest Acree

We included official mottos of other branches, and understand there isn’t one official motto for the U.S. Navy. We are pleased to include these unofficial mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

Ruthann Foley

I was approached on Facebook by different military personnel. Widowers and looking for a relationship. Not long and I knew it was a scam situation. I stopped communicating.

They are still out there.

Frank Cirincio…

I am wondering what happened to the NAVY when you were considering service mottos! I don't appreciate be forgotten in that list of service mottos!

James A. Yenchus

Ms Carol Kando-Pineda, do you have some type of problem with the U.S. Navy that you fail to mention them?! Wow!

FTC Staff

In reply to Ms Carol Kando-Pineda, do… by James A. Yenchus

@ James A Yenchus: We understand there isn’t one official motto for the U.S. Navy, as there is for other branches, but are pleased to include these unofficial mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

David Heiser

Love the article but you left out the U.S. Navy, even if unofficial: Not Self, But Country!

Tim

Where is the NAVY motto?

R Koerner

You did not state the Navy Motto: Always Courageous

FTC Staff

In reply to You did not state the Navy… by R Koerner

@ R Koerner: We understand there isn’t one official motto for the U.S. Navy, but are pleased to include these unofficial mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

Marie

What about the Navy.

Why was the Navy excluded

George K. Lowe

I guess the U.S, Navy does not count?

FTC Staff

In reply to I guess the U.S, Navy does… by George K. Lowe

We mentioned the official mottos of other branches, but understand there isn’t one official motto for the U.S. Navy. We are pleased to add these unofficial mottos: "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) and "Semper Fortis" ("Always Courageous").

Lee

What the heck Carol - what about the Navy's motto??!!! But, you include the new Space Force??!! Give me a break!!

navy

no navy motto?

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