Authorized Salute
Oddly enough it has never been actually officially authorized for a person not in uniform to render a salute by members of the armed services while not in uniform or of veteran status. In the last few years this has been remedied. Veterans and service members are now allowed to render the salute during the national anthem, passing and raising and lowering of the flag.
Some may wonder what the big deal is, well it is simple. Those who serve and have served have pledged oaths to the country and it’s constitution. The flag and national anthems are direct representatives of that which we revere and hold true. The salute is a sign of respect, a sign of camaraderie. To be officially be authorized to salute is to be able to retain that commitment and be recognized as a brother at arms.
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National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008
