Interesting change. But it will still feel weird to salute “in civvies”!
Yes, it’ll be different, but I’ll be out there saluting anyway.
I always have the urge to stand at attention, but somehow, the hand over heart position just doesn't feel right at attention, but for respect of the reg., I never saluted the flag ... NOW, by God (and I mean that .. HE gave us this land) .. I will stand at attention and salute.
My hand goes to my forehead first.
Brings to mind everyone running for buildings, when they see the guard heading for the flagpole.
Have a good Fourth.
Yes, indeed.
But, as far as I can tell, it is certainly not required. OTOH, I admit that there have been moments of high patriotic feeling when I felt like rendering the military (as opposed to hand-over-the-heart) salute.
You can bet I will take advantage of this next Veterans Day when my granddaughter's school holds its annual special program to honor us veterans!
does civvies change who you are?
Go to the local Legion or VFW post, join up and get a “cover.”
Problem solved.
I place my hand over my heart now, but saluting is OK with me as long as it’s an acceptable address by the USA. :^)
And "uncoverd".
I render the honors whenever I am outdoors, covered (with a hat). As a retired Marine, I am compelled to do so, whether or not there is a reg behind it.
Without a hat, outdoors, I put my right hand over my heart.
On saluting, my 3-year old grandson and I were at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego during Memorial Day. Taps played at the conclusion of the holiday festivities. I stood at attention and saluted, just like many veterans and active duty personnel on the cemetery grounds. And out of the corner of my eye, I saw my grandson also standing at attention, saluting the flag as it was being lowered to half-mast across the cemetery. It brought tears to my eye.
Not to mention uncovered................
Not when I'm Under Arms or Equipment...
Which is usually.