Should Military (Active Duty, Reservist & Guard) be allowed to "sit", in support of personal beliefs, during the National Anthem?

This is a joke, right Master Sergeant? Please say this is a joke.

Nowhere in the constitution does say I have to render courtesy to the national anthem. However as a member your obligated by policy to do so. Beside wtf are you even in the military if you won't honor your national anthem. It just makes you look like an ass with no respect. And if I see you protest it in uniform, once you get done picking your teeth up off the floor. You'll wish you would have taken a couple of mins to render respect to ole Liberty and her fight song

I think if your in the Military under AR 600-25 Every person should show respect to there Country and the Flag and what it stands for.They need to put into law regardless of military to NFL or who ever else and make them more Accountable.

Absolutely not!

It seems that our military has not been taught their obligations to the Constitution. and to their Uniform and Oaths. Convenient for the current administration.

Sp4 Byron Skinner…Actually a rather difficult question. If you are in Uniform the Handbook for soldiers (I assume the other services have these types of manuals) give the answers…Out of uniform you rights in this area are the same as any American Citizen…The only time you are asked to stand is she taking the pledge of allegiance to The United States of America and the custom of hand over the hear has developed but is optional…It must be noted that the current issue involved the playing of music and the answer were is clearly no you don't have to stand. In uniform standing in a formation the protocol for the playing of patriotic music is usually at ease hand behind the back, or as usual what ever the unit commander specifies.

I would not only say no, but btter yet, "Hell No" you took an oath to serve and you better not disrespect our Country, wear the uniform with pride! If you want to do shit like that, get out of the military and then do as you see fit.

You mean in Uniform? No.

Never in uniform.

For the record, I agree with the 95%, but believe that our forefathers showed amazing foresight when writing the Constitution. Our freedom of speech is priceless and embodies the very essence of the word "Freedom". Having said that, I will not support (but respect their rights) of those who choose to use our military traditions and ceremonies as venues for espousing their personal beliefs, however, I'll remember their actions when it comes to consumer decisions that ultimately support their ability to be influential members of society.