However many under 50 (give-or-take) do not have that word in their vocabulary ... except when referring to themselves.
It’s a sign of respect and or honor. Two things unknown to godless libtards.
It was originally a sign of respect between knights and a way to show you were unarmed. The open hand, held up by ones face signified that you were not about to draw your sword.
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The salute was originally a form of greeting, between warriors, with the right hand up and open palm to show no weapons.
Respect. Tradition. Honor.
Words forgotten.
Pray for Britain. Pray for America. Pray for the west.
Didn’t the Romans salute by putting their fist against their chest? Anyway the Romulans did.
I guess it has something to do with respecting the authority of officers and them returning that respect to their inferior ranks.
Because my DI would have slapped the crap out of me if I didn’t.
Because we want too.
I agree, the salute should be modernized to the "high five", "down low", "too slow" method of acknowledging a superior officer..........
It goes back at least as far as the Roman empire.
Originally the salute was just holding your hand out, above your head, to show that you were not holding a weapon. It was a practical reassurance that you weren’t intending to kill the person approaching you, and then it eventually evolved into a more symbolic tradition.
Active Duty/Retiree ping.
It’s a sign of respect for the chain of command.