I Saluted the American Flag Yesterday - WOW!

[Richard Crowe]

I put my uniform away in 1989 after 32 years in the U.S. Navy.  Since that time, I have honored the American Flag by placing my right hand or my hat over my heart which was the correct way to show respect when a person was in civilian clothes.  

 

Yesterday at the start of a local Veterans Day  ceremony, the Master of Ceremonies shared some information that I did not know.  Military veterans as well as active duty military are now authorized to honor the flag by presenting the hand salute just like we did when we were in uniform. 

 

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/salutechange.htm

 

During the ceremony, I saluted the flag this way for the first time since I retired in March 1989 AND IT FELT DARNED GOOD!

 

Just thought I would share this with the other Vets on Doodlekisses in case they also did not know about this change in rules...

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thank you for your service. We appreciate your 32 years.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

We would have loved a photo of that Richard!  I know you are a very proud American and thank you for serving our country!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Good for you Richard. Thanks for serving and for the information.

[Joe R.]

As a fellow vet (20 yr USAF) thanks for the information Richard. I'll pass this on to the members of the American Legion post I'm a member of.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Nice to know. My dad will want to know about this as well. Thank you for serving and sharing.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Thank you for your service, Richard.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thank you for all your years of service!

[Sharon & Monty]

BTW, My husband will like knowing this. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

Thank you for your years of service Richard. Happy Veteran's Day

[Sharon & Monty]

We honor you Richard!  Thanks for being one of the folks that take care of all the rest of us miscreants.  YOU ROCK!