US Space Force unveils official song 'Semper Supra'
'Semper Supra,' the Space Force song title, means 'always above' in Latin
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The U.S. Space Force unveiled its official song on Tuesday, titled "Semper Supra."
The USSF is America's newest military branch, being founded under former President Donald Trump in 2018. The branch revealed its official song during the Space and Cyber Conference in Maryland on Tuesday. The event is coordinated by the Air and Space Associations.
"Every branch of the armed forces has an official song, from ‘The Army Goes Rolling Along’ to 'The Marines' Hymn.' Each song is part of the services' foundation and represents its values, traditions and culture," the Space Force wrote.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"'Semper Supra' was named after the USSF motto, which is Latin for ‘Always Above.’ It was created to capture the esprit de corps of both current and future Guardians, and intends to bring together service members by giving them a sense of pride," it continued.
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The U.S. Space Force logo next to a rocket blasting into space. (Space Force)
United States Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond (R) greets United States Air Force Academy graduates before their graduation at Falcon Stadium on May 26, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman displays his insignia during a presentation of the United States Space Force flag in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) ((AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File))
Two U.S. service members are credited for writing the song: Sean Nelson of the U.S. Coast Guard band and James Teachenor, a former Air Force band member.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I received the melody and words from James, and he wanted me to help add the harmony and to orchestrate it," Nelson said in a Space Force press release. "At first, it started with singing and the piano. I became familiar with the other branches' songs, but I wanted this one to have its own modern spin to reflect what the Space Force is - modern, new and very advanced."
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The song's lyrics are below:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"We're the mighty watchful eye,
Guardians beyond the blue,
The invisible front line,
Warfighters brave and true.
Boldly reaching into space,
There's no limit to our sky.
Standing guard both night and day,
We're the Space Force from on high."