Rating Public Law No. I guess the Marines and Navy do not consider themselves as ones who should do what the "elected" representatives of the people tell them to do! Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.? While I appreciate your sentiment, you may want to read a little more carefully.
The law says "Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. The Navy and Marine Corps messages you refer to simply clarify for active duty Navy and Marines that their leadership feels it appropriate for them to render a military salute only when in uniform.
Congress has delegated the right to make such regulations to our military leaders. So there's no legal or Constitutional violation involved. We agree, though, with your comment that more Americans need to read and study the Constitution! It used to be taught in schools. Sadly, that's apparently not the case any longer. Do high schools not teach American History any more?! They certainly should, as " those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.
Rating Saluting the Flag by: Anthony Manzella I hope you know how much your clarification means to us vets. I saluted the flag for six years in uniform USAF and felt strange and disappointed not doing so when I separated from service. It is great to know I can now salute in civilian clothes.
Anthony, thank you for your service, and for taking the time to let us know you appreciate our efforts. That is our reward for the time we devote to publishing the information on this site for free. Though in a civvie suit and uncovered, I saluted my Flag and my Father's memory and honorable service during the very moving ceremony.
I wondered later if this was "legally" appropriate. Would've done it anyhow, but thanks for this clarification. Godspeed Dad. You are missed.
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Don't get too carried away by: Anonymous As I read this, everyone is wanting to salute in civvies instead of rendering honors with the right hand over their chest like tradition has dictated for centurys. Thank You by: Steve Cox This year was the first time I gave a hand salute during the passing of the American Flag, and held that position during the National Anthem. We Earned the Right to Salute by: Anonymous I feel every veteran, retired and active duty member has earned the right to show respect to our flag by rendering a salute.
Remember U. Honorable habit. Saluting our flag. Originally named Armistice Day, Nov. Veterans Day is also a day where Americans can work with organizations who support the military, veterans and their families. The military's non-tactical vehicle fleet alone is the second largest in the federal government next to the U. Servicemembers and veterans have an old friend named Old Glory that is always there, even though it is often overlooked and Want to know how to properly respect the U.
Follow these rules, as stated by the U. Flag code. The first flags adopted by our colonial forebears were symbolic of their struggles with the wilderness of the new land.
Holidays Flag Day. For example your Yankees ball cap would not be a military style cover this would also apply to baseball caps that have Veteran, Army, USMC, or other military themed hats. Then render your salute as you did when you were in active service at the eyebrow. For everybody else hand over heart is the appropriate. Now when it comes to the pledge of allegiance you have a different standard. The US Flag code states:.
Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans may render the military salute in the manner provided for persons in uniform. If you are on active service in the military and are in full uniform you will stand at attention and salute, but you will remain silent.
This harkens back to the tradition of your oath that you took to enter military service is a higher oath than the pledge of allegiance.
This is not to discourage you from saying the Pledge it is instead just a guideline in full military uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.
The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
This salute is presented at several important times: When the Flag is being raised or lowered from the flag pole. At the Playing of our National Anthem.
When the flag is being raised or lowered the salute should be given at the moment the process begins and be held until the flag has been raised to the top of the pole or lowered to its base.
When the flag is passing by as in a parade or flag ceremony, the salute should be given at the moment the flag passes your position, and held until it has passed by.
When the Pledge of Allegiance is being given, the hand-salute should be given before the first words are spoken, and held until the last words have been spoken. Often someone will be delegated to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. In these circumstances, the leader will often give instructions or a command to render the salute, and then to drop the salute.
When the national anthem is played, the salute should be given at the opening note and held until the last note has been played. The Military Salute U. Follow Us On Facebook!
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