Saluting the Flag...
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,082
Likes: 29
From: Murfreesboro TN
In the military we followed the rules and showed our respects to the military and the flag. That meant when not in uniform you were not supposed to salute now we may get that option again. For the Veterans who honor tradition this gives them back the ability to honor our flag and country with a proper salute, a military salute like we did while in uniform. Our men and women of the armed forces both past and present should be able to render the salute again to the flag of the country that they have had the honor of defending.
Military members have earned the right to render a proper salute and it really is simply a matter of tradition for military members that choose to uphold and honor that tradition. Under the UCMJ while out of uniform an active duty military member may not render a military salute to the flag (salute as defined as a had raised to the forehead or brim of the cap, not hand across the heart). A former military member may always place a hand over the heart but may not render a salute. Any civilian can place their hand over their heart. With all of that said, I don't suspect that their are any "salute police" that will have any input on it what-so-ever.
Military members have earned the right to render a proper salute and it really is simply a matter of tradition for military members that choose to uphold and honor that tradition. Under the UCMJ while out of uniform an active duty military member may not render a military salute to the flag (salute as defined as a had raised to the forehead or brim of the cap, not hand across the heart). A former military member may always place a hand over the heart but may not render a salute. Any civilian can place their hand over their heart. With all of that said, I don't suspect that their are any "salute police" that will have any input on it what-so-ever.
A lot of my family is/was military. I've spent most of my life on base. As a kid, it was a big thing for us to stop whatever we were doing to put our hand across our heart in respect for the lowering of the flag every evening. When I put on the uniform, it was with honor I saluted the flag, when I had a cover on (USN).
Now, with respect to tradition and the rules, I will only place my hand across my heart. With that being said, I will not criticize another person not in uniform for saluting the flag. At least they are showing the respect our flag and all it represents to which it deserves.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Greenville North Carolina
I think if this senator really wants the flag to be honored pass a law forbidding dumbass products made to look like the flag.
And I've been in the Army for 21 years I say if you served...you can salute.
Chris
And I've been in the Army for 21 years I say if you served...you can salute.
Chris
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 40,898
Likes: 4,351
From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,884
Likes: 0
From: Forked River N.J.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 1
From: Vail, Arizona
In the military we followed the rules and showed our respects to the military and the flag. That meant when not in uniform you were not supposed to salute now we may get that option again. For the Veterans who honor tradition this gives them back the ability to honor our flag and country with a proper salute, a military salute like we did while in uniform. Our men and women of the armed forces both past and present should be able to render the salute again to the flag of the country that they have had the honor of defending.
Military members have earned the right to render a proper salute and it really is simply a matter of tradition for military members that choose to uphold and honor that tradition. Under the UCMJ while out of uniform an active duty military member may not render a military salute to the flag (salute as defined as a had raised to the forehead or brim of the cap, not hand across the heart). A former military member may always place a hand over the heart but may not render a salute. Any civilian can place their hand over their heart. With all of that said, I don't suspect that their are any "salute police" that will have any input on it what-so-ever.
Military members have earned the right to render a proper salute and it really is simply a matter of tradition for military members that choose to uphold and honor that tradition. Under the UCMJ while out of uniform an active duty military member may not render a military salute to the flag (salute as defined as a had raised to the forehead or brim of the cap, not hand across the heart). A former military member may always place a hand over the heart but may not render a salute. Any civilian can place their hand over their heart. With all of that said, I don't suspect that their are any "salute police" that will have any input on it what-so-ever.
Thank you......