Saluting retired officers (at the gates)...some do it and some don't. Is there something in writing?

Absolutely SSgt. who does it hurt or harm to show an ounce of respect to someone who's earned it. When I did security police at the gate, I saluted every retired member who came through my gate. I am honored to have served and have Great respect to those who've served with me and alongside me. If you wear the uniform, or even if you're retired....Salute!

I really don't understand the mentality of military personnel today. They have little or no sense of Code Honor Commitment Courage and RESPECT for the uniform. Yes, technology has made our forces more tech savvy and less Front-line Close support hand to had combat centered experience and therefore they don't have that background. But, respect for the uniform and all who wear it should be Basic during Basic and Never ever forgotten! Soldiers Salute, Period!

When at patriotic events such as the Memorial Day parade, and I am in my old uniform getting ready to march with other veterans; if I see an officer of higher rank active or veteran, I salute him or her out of respect. At times I have been saluted by enlisted or NCO both Army or another branch of service. I do thank them and appreciate a salute they don't have to do.

SSG Montague...I take issue with one thing you said. ‘I’m just a retired SSG.’ You are a retired Marine Corps NCO. That is not deserving of ‘just a’ description. I do not think you think of yourself or meant it that way, but it caught my eye when reading your post. Respect is reciprocal and when a salute is not returned, it is simply not acceptable on the officer’s part.

I agree 100% and there is no reason not to show that respect. Also when exchanging salutes I take a lot of pride in rendering a proper salute and further demonstrating my respect for My .respect for My Brothers and Sister in arms !

Good point and very true. I think now more than ever. Afterall, respect for our Military has been encouraged by the White House. Holding umbrellas for enemies of America, it is time we understand our liberties and respect for others. SN Greg Wright

At 1/10000th of a calorie, how many salutes does one have to render to lose 20 pounds? Asking for a friend.

CSM Hayden, You are so correct. And yes, I did misread your meaning. I don't mind admitting when I've misunderstood someone. Let me ask this, which is better. A Soldier, Sailor or Airman rendering a half tailed salute because it's written that they do so, or they render a heart filled respectful salute because they fill that the individual in front of them has earned it? Such as a Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Metal of Honor or an Officer they know and has earned their respect.

SrA Roy Cooper Now you are entering sensitive ground. A proper hand salute is a gesture of respect, period. I have saluted general officers to their chagrin, nevertheless it was done in 'RESPECT'!.

A salute between NCOs in the Old Army, could be another type of salute, more casual, even languid if you can fathom that.

After meeting President Ford in an In-n-Out hamburger restaurant years ago, he and the secret service agent were setting in a booth as I exited. I gave them a NCO salute as I exited. The secret service agent returned the salute in kind, as though he had been a First Sergeant!

I once saluted a LtCol. (my Squadron Commander) with my hand tilted more downward than normal in front of my Squadron First Sergeant. The First Sergeant started getting on to me about what was a proper salute and what was not a proper salute. And that I had not render a proper salute to our Commander. LtCol. Lancaster turned to the both of us and asked us to go back into the fire station bay. He called for all military personnel to go to the bay. When everyone was in there, he asked me to render the salute as I did outside. I did, then he had the First Sergeant tell everyone what he had told me. After the First Sergeant was done. LtCol. Lancaster then proceeded to tell everyone that the particular salute I had rendered was a correct salute. According to him, the more tilted the hand is, the more respect you are giving. As long as it is not pointed straight down or straight up. The higher your outer palm is, the less respect you are giving. And I did respect LtCol. Lancaster and Maj. Byrd (the Commander that replaced the LtCol.) very much.

If a soldier is rendering a half A _ _ salute , not only has he or she disrespected the Officer but has displayed the type of soldier they want to portray.

as retired Officers, we are on stand by, they can recall us if the service needs us. We keep the rank and our commission.

Although we are tired and once you get used to it retirement is not that bad....

As an addendum, I think the World would do well to show a bit more respect to everyone rather than to find fault with a minor show of respect

And permanent subject to recall -- though at 72 (my age) it is unlikely unless ISIS is operating north of Chattanooga!

Look up militarybretirement's definition: reduced compensation for reduced activity.

When I "achieved " retirement orders at the end of non- played retirement, orders said US Army. Nothing about retired reserve. Now we are called An Army of One. Once we achieved retirement, we were still counted.

MAJ Fred Peterman "payed" (auto-correct)