Posted on Mar 20, 2015
Does a retiree return a salute when entering a military base?
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This is a long standing debate with a close friend, in the Navy you do not salute uncovered or in civilian clothes but when I go on our local AF bases the military guards salute me. I return the salute out of respect for all of those currently serving. http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/Prep_For_Basic_Training/Prep_for_basic_customs_and_courtesies/the-hand-salute.shtml
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It is a very old and honored custom to do so and would be rude not to do so.
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I do not know the validity of this, but a Master Chief told me that if you salute an enlisted man you wait for the returned salute - likewise, if you ever receive a salute, you return it. It's a sign of respect - even if the salute is not warranted.
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I think once you are out of any branch if you return the salute it should be optional because your are out of the service but also to return the salute is good for respect in my opinion
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I would just give a proper greeting of the day. There is no need to get crazy and start developing a drill manual for 1st Civ Div
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I would go with something simple like "good morning devil dog" or "good afternoon air warrior". As for the salute in relation to the Third Reich, is this the salute that they would have to give with their greeting .
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