“Altus tendo” is 

Latin for “I reach high,” serving as the motto for the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy and the “Altus Tendo” award, which is given to the student who best exemplifies high standards in areas like academics, character, and leadership. The award is considered a prestigious honor, equivalent to other service branch awards like the Air Force’s John Levitow award. 

• Motto: The phrase “Altus tendo” is the motto of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy, translating to “I reach high”.
• Altus Tendo Award: This is a significant award given at the academy, voted on by the staff.
• Award criteria: The award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional performance in a range of areas, including relationships, expectations, academics, character, and health.
• Prestige: Earning the award is considered a high honor, analogous to the John Levitow award in the U.S. Air Force. 
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  Altus Tendo” is a Latin phrase that translates to “I Reach High“. It is the official motto of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Chief Petty Officer Academy (CPOA). 
  The phrase is a guiding principle for the academy, encouraging senior non-commissioned officers from the Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force, and partner nations to strive for excellence in areas of leadership, academics, character, and professional relationships. 
  At the conclusion of each CPOA class, an “Altus Tendo” award is presented to the graduate who best embodies this motto during their time at the academy. This award is considered the academy’s most prestigious honor.