Posted on May 25, 2016
SSG(P) Robert Hilton
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In the Philadelphia area veterans give hand salutes to other vets. I believe that it shows great respect to another vet. We earned it bang it out!
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PO1 David Johnson
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Yes, a casual salute is A sign of mutual respect and acknowledgment.
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SPC Lorrita Morgan
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It depends on the situation.

I've snapped as perfect a salute as this body is now capable of to various other veterans on the street on special days. (Flag Day, D-Day, December 7, 9/11, etc.) Other times I may give them the swipe off the eyebrow that would have cost me 50 in basic.

If we land in an area where a conversation with strangers is not unexpected, I might ask about their service. Most of the veterans I know don't like being thanked for serving so I thank them for talking with me.
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SSgt Bob Mobbs
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I have received, and returned, salutes with other vets. It made me feel a little uncomfortable at first but has become almost second nature now.
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SFC Everett Oliver
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I salute veterans when I meet them out and about the community. It started out years ago when I started saluting the American Legion Commander. Used to be that he was only saluted during meetings. Now days everyone salutes everyone else as a greeting. And I fell into the habit of saluting those outside the Legion when I run into them.
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SGT David T.
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I don't physically salute at all. I of course respect and acknowledge them.
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Salute to our vets!
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SPC Kitchen Helper
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I don’t salute veterans but I do shake their hands if they are close enough. If I ever run into a Medal of Honor recipient I will salute however. For the national anthem most times I will put my hand over my heart unless the PA announcer request that all veterans render a hand salute which happens quite a bit here in North Carolina.
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PFC Richard Levine
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I always come to attention and render a hand salute when the national anthem is sung or a flag raising.
I’ve been out for over 50 years and I am more proud of our military as the years go by.
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SSG Roger Houle
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A salute is a recognition of one's rank and a sign of respect...after 23 years I still salute my flag and my anthem.I will salute any vet I think deserves it
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Sgt Dan Lee
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Being a Vietnam era vet when someone who is serving now I will salute them because they are now protecting me. The are the best of America.
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