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I'm surprised no one told him that as the Commander in Chief he should be saluting these fallen heroes of ours as they travel to their final resting place. He should know this, I'm sure he salutes our military every time he goes aboard Air Force One.
I'm surprised no one told him that as the Commander in Chief he should be saluting these fallen heroes of ours as they travel to their final resting place. He should know this, I'm sure he salutes our military every time he goes aboard Air Force One.
Saluting soldiers is not a recommended way to honor current or former members of the Armed Forces.
Even members of the Armed Forces do not salute when out of uniform. A salute is part of the official protocols that active soldiers follow. Outside official duties, the military salute is rarely displayed.
Civilians should face the flag and place their right hand over their heart during the National Anthem. Saluting the flag is a gesture reserved for the military.
While civilians can salute soldiers, many veterans consider it inappropriate or awkward.
members of the Armed Forces do not salute when out of uniform. A salute is part of the official protocols that active soldiers follow. Outside official duties, the military salute is rarely displayed.
Saluting soldiers is not a recommended way to honor current or former members of the Armed Forces.
Even members of the Armed Forces do not salute when out of uniform. A salute is part of the official protocols that active soldiers follow. Outside official duties, the military salute is rarely displayed.
Civilians should face the flag and place their right hand over their heart during the National Anthem. Saluting the flag is a gesture reserved for the military.
While civilians can salute soldiers, many veterans consider it inappropriate or awkward.
members of the Armed Forces do not salute when out of uniform. A salute is part of the official protocols that active soldiers follow. Outside official duties, the military salute is rarely displayed.
Bidens are civilians. They observed the correct protocol by placing their hands over their hearts.
Why does Biden salute the military as he boards Air Force One? Why have previous presidents saluted our fallen heroes? Could it be that while it is not formally written into the rules it is considered a sign of respect for the Commander in Chief to salute those who have paid the ultimate price for their country?
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Why does Biden salute the military as he boards Air Force One? Why have previous presidents saluted our fallen heroes? Could it be that while it is not formally written into the rules it is considered a sign of respect for the Commander in Chief to salute those who have paid the ultimate price for their country?
Did you read the above?
Many veterans are OFFENDED when a civilian chooses to salute. The last thing Biden needs to do today with 13 dead is offend another veteran.
Because this is the most solemn of occasions, Bidens chose to honor protocol to the letter.
We can be sure, had he saluted, eventually someone would have quoted what I did and call it inappropriate and ignorant.
Strictly speaking, Biden should not be saluting anyone. He is a civilian. As are Obama, Trump and Melania. All of them are in civilians. None of them should have been saluting - ever.
Btw, is/was anyone on this thread currently yammering at Biden for disrespect now or at one time a member of the military?? Thought not.
Many veterans are OFFENDED when a civilian chooses to salute. The last thing Biden needs to do today with 13 dead is offend another veteran.
Because this is the most solemn of occasions, Bidens chose to honor protocol to the letter.
We can be sure, had he saluted, eventually someone would have quoted what I did and call it inappropriate and ignorant.
Strictly speaking, Biden should not be saluting anyone. He is a civilian. As are Obama, Trump and Melania. All of them are in violation. None of them should have been saluting - ever.
Btw, is/was anyone on this thread currently yammering at Biden for disrespect now or at time a member of the military?? If not, shut up about it, already. You don't know what you're talking about.
I’m seeing one of my friends who is a veteran of the Afghanistan war, I’ll ask him tonight.
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