Attention veterens

[fsusux]

As of 25 July, all service members and veterans now salute while rendering honors even in civilian attire instead of placing their hand over heart.

To fellow veterans:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the
passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to
allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag.

Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and
servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart
without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.

"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's
military service," Senator Inhofe said. "Veterans and service members
continue representing the military services even when not in uniform."

Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans
and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag.

"My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and
servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not.
I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at
baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an
appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the
United States who have served in the military and remain as role models
to others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in
the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an
inspiration to others."

This Bill was passed July 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about
the Passage of this Bill.

 

[Fate]

 

[stlbusarider]

great idea

 

[NINJA KILLER]

 

[DaCol.]

 

[johnnycrash]

That's super cool and well deserved ... but I'd still feel weird saluting while wearing civies.

 

[jessup]

I think it is a great idea... How many people that have retired or ets'd DON'T still feel like they are Military.

 

[Charlesbusa]

 

[razorshark]

most vets do that anyway, but its good for those of us in uniform now to be able to do it in civies...

 

[rockadaous]

that's great.

 

[smonroe86]

here we go with the pictures again. haha funny thing is even when i was in civis and got caught on post when the flag comes down i would still salute.. lol.. it was just a habit... we use to get called in to work all the freakin time every weekend. so it just became a habit and no different saluting our officers also. i still remember my buddies and i running in to our battalion commander a pretty cool LT COL and we all saluted him in wal-mart parking lot and sure enough he saluted back with a smile. but he loves his respect.

 

[Projekt]

Nice pic... Too bad she's doing it wrong.