Pietenpol-List: Veterans Day
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:59 pm
Original Posted By: Owen Davies
> WASHINGTON, D.C. - VETERANS CAN RENDER HAND SALUTE>> Its official, Veterans of the Armed Forces, and not in uniform, may render> the military salute during hoisting, lowering and/or passing of the United> States Flag. Section 9 of Title 4 United States Code, was amended to > reflect such action when the US President signed HR4986 National Defense > Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 into law on 28 January 2008.>> U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) praised the passage by unanimous consent> of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen> not in uniform to salute the flag>> "I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at > baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an > appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the > United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to> others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the > military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an > inspiration to others.">> ALL Veterans should 'Hand Salute' the flag, instead of holding hand over> heart, to show to all that they are a Veteran and not a civilian.>> You do not have to remove your hat if covered, Salute, in an honored > respect for your military service. Indoors or outdoors, this rule applies.> In uniform, or in civilian clothes, this rule applies.>> Civilians should still remove their covers and hold it over their breast.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:22:20 -0500
> WASHINGTON, D.C. - VETERANS CAN RENDER HAND SALUTE>> Its official, Veterans of the Armed Forces, and not in uniform, may render> the military salute during hoisting, lowering and/or passing of the United> States Flag. Section 9 of Title 4 United States Code, was amended to > reflect such action when the US President signed HR4986 National Defense > Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 into law on 28 January 2008.>> U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) praised the passage by unanimous consent> of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen> not in uniform to salute the flag>> "I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at > baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an > appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the > United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to> others citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the > military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an > inspiration to others.">> ALL Veterans should 'Hand Salute' the flag, instead of holding hand over> heart, to show to all that they are a Veteran and not a civilian.>> You do not have to remove your hat if covered, Salute, in an honored > respect for your military service. Indoors or outdoors, this rule applies.> In uniform, or in civilian clothes, this rule applies.>> Civilians should still remove their covers and hold it over their breast.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:22:20 -0500