Posted on Mar 24, 2016
Can soldiers in civilian clothes salute a fallen comrade memorial?
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I recently visited the Fallen Warriors Memorial on Cutten Road in Spring, TX. While I was there, I noticed a Veteran wearing a Vietnam hat and although I wanted to walk over to him and shake his hand, I decided to back off as he was paying his respects; however, prior to him leaving he stood in front of the memorial, came to attention and held a salute for a few seconds before bringing it down. So my question is actually coming from me as I've felt compelled to salute as well, but have refrained as I'm not sure what is correct.
Saluting
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Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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There is no law against it in either civil or the UCMJ. Retired, I am not subject to the UCMJ when not on military property.
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CPT Carlos Ribadeneira
Contrary to your beliefs, as a retiree - YOU ARE subject to the UCMJ. Read following article: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/02/22/supreme-court-retirees-can-be-court-martialed-crimes-committed-after-service.html#.XHEWdFZnwgI.facebook
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SPC Lyle Montgomery
CPT Carlos Ribadeneira - I have been a civilian for over 50 years and don't have to abide by military regulations anymore and won't do so.
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Active duty and Veterans can definitely salute the flag in mufti.
http://www.military.com/flag-day/rules-for-saluting-us-flag.html
http://www.military.com/flag-day/rules-for-saluting-us-flag.html
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.
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As a Marine, I don't salute unless under cover so if I am not wearing a hat, I stand at attention and put my hand on my heart when the flag passes, taps plays, pledge of allegiance, or national anthem. If I am wearing a hat, I salute during the same events. What I find disturbing is that we can worry about what constitutes showing respect while I see so many people don't know or don't care with blatant disrespect during those events by not stopping, talking, leaving hats on etc.
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SSgt Dwight Deatherage
The Defense Appropriation Act of 2007 contained a rider that says Veterans and Members of Armed Services, when not in uniform, may render a hand salute at times when a salute is appropriate, indoors or outdoors.
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YES - I saluted at my father's funeral and have always saluted other vet's. I've even saluted Police, Firefighters, EMS, and many other professions that give theirselves and in some cases - their all - to their communities.
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These memorials are there to honor those that went before us, so you are allowed and encouraged to offer them a salute. There are no regs against it, and nobody would hold it against you if you did salute.
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Hello,
I am MSG retiree, when I come across a military, first responder funeral procesion, I render a military salute when in civilian clothes,out of respect. I am not in violation of any rules or policies. Is the right thing to do.
What are they going to do. Give me extra duties?
I am MSG retiree, when I come across a military, first responder funeral procesion, I render a military salute when in civilian clothes,out of respect. I am not in violation of any rules or policies. Is the right thing to do.
What are they going to do. Give me extra duties?
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Yes. Retired SM may salute and potentially be saluted in civilian attire. SM may salute in civilian attire.
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