Consumer Alert
Time to help your buddies
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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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Why was our Navy left out?
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").
Good information, but does the Navy not have a motto?
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").
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 — '
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").
God Bless our Troops
You left out the US Navy (USN)
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").
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.
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!
Ms Carol Kando-Pineda, do you have some type of problem with the U.S. Navy that you fail to mention them?! Wow!
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").
Love the article but you left out the U.S. Navy, even if unofficial: Not Self, But Country!
Where is the NAVY motto?
You did not state the Navy Motto: Always Courageous
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").
What about the Navy.
Why was the Navy excluded
I guess the U.S, Navy does not count?
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").
What the heck Carol - what about the Navy's motto??!!! But, you include the new Space Force??!! Give me a break!!
no navy motto?