Posted: 9/13/2012 9:44:07 PM EDT
 The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 contained an amendment to allow un-uniformed servicemembers, military retirees, and veterans to render a hand salute during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the U.S. flag. A later amendment further authorized hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel. This was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14, 2008. Here is the actual text from the law: SEC. 595. MILITARY SALUTE FOR THE FLAG DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES NOT IN UNIFORM AND BY VETERANS. Section 301(b)(1) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (C) and inserting the following new subparagraphs: ``(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; ``(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and ``(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold i So the pilot is probably a veteran or perhaps National Guard? And RIP ... Local good guy in that thing.  |
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RIP, Marine....
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I am guessing veteran, salute is too good to be a poser, but could use a little work  To be fair, he probably is an Air Force Vet.... 
I've been to a few occasions where I could of saluted and even thought about it, but ended up not doing it because it just feels weird saluting while not in uniform. Anyone else feel line that? eta: despite my lack of a tank, I am an Air Force Veteran. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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RIP, Marine....
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I am guessing veteran, salute is too good to be a poser, but could use a little work To be fair, he probably is an Air Force Vet....
I've been to a few occasions where I could of saluted and even thought about it, but ended up not doing it because it just feels weird saluting while not in uniform. Anyone else feel line that? eta: despite my lack of a tank, I am an Air Force Veteran. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Sure ya are, ya poser.
Sometimes I feel like that but I do it anyway. I guess I feel like I've earned it. |
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Looks like a good and proper hand salute to me. I'm guessing a Veteran. Edit: And even if he's not, he's trying to show respect. I won't fault him for that. This RIP Marine; be rest assured that your final flight was with someone who showed you the respect you deserved. |
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The pilot is standing at attention and rendering a proper salute. God rest our fallen Marine. By the pilots presentation and body posture I would venture he is also a Marine and giving due respect. Also fitting for a Marines final plane ride be given by another Marine. But, could also be a good civilian that cares which I have no problem with either. though most civ's don't salute like Marines. |
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I'd probably stick to POA, as I do with the Anthem. It's what I learned. (Also it's cool to see other Veterans at sporting events at POA) Saluting out of Uniform to me would be as awkward as saluting uncovered. Pilot looks like a Marine. Looks like a burly SOB as well. |