Obama will not salute our flag Your Business Blogger(R) did a tour of duty in combat arms.
One of the first tasks to learn on assuming a military position was
(as Bill Clinton was slow to learn) the military salute.
Another Democrat, Obama
and the war hero,
the war injured McCain
have one thing in common with the military.
If either is elected, neither will salute.
Obama: Because he won’t.
McCain: Because he can’t.
Your Business Blogger(R) and Charmaine attended a gala tribune to Paul Weyrich, one of the founders of the Heritage Foundation and founder of Free Congress Foundation, recently in Your Nation’s Capital.
It was a delight to be in a very large room with with people with big ideas. Each who loves his country.
One of the Hosts, Colin Hanna, from Let Freedom Ring, was about to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and reminded us of legislation allowing veterans to render a hand salute, even if out of uniform, even if separated from active service.
The law was made possible by Senator Jim Inhoufe of Oklahoma — a Republican, of course.
A conservative, of course. Who loves Jesus. Clinging to his religion and his guns…
So the next time you are at a ball game look for veterans during the National Anthem.
They’ll be the ones saluting.
Inhofe Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag
By Ryan Cassin,
Thursday July 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today 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.
Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in
uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or
should salute the flag.
“The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one’s military service,” Senator Inhofe said.
“Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform.
“Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not.
“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.”
Gold Star Moms
Respect for the Flag
Alert Readers have also noticed that Barack Obama has no American Flag on his campaign aircraft. It is not known if he will remove the flag from Air Force One, if he is elected…
Barack Obama also demonstrates that it is impossible for him to support the troops. He took millions from Bill Ayers, the domestic terrorist who attempted to blow up the Pentagon.
How can Obama support the troops and support a terrorist who tried to kill the troops? Obama is not qualified to be commander in chief.
From NRO,
“There’s reason to doubt that oft-repeated pledge of ‘supporting the troops’ when you’ve worked for a man who tried to kill the troops.”
UPDATE on new regs at the jump.
UPDATE: 23 Dec 2008, New York Times, Obama Tries Out His Salute, By Jeff Zeleny,
KAILUA, Hawaii – He’s not the commander in chief yet, but was President-elect Barack Obama briefly practicing his salute on Sunday?
On the first morning of his vacation here, Mr. Obama arrived at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii for his daily workout. As he walked out of the Semper Fit Center, his gray T-shirt soaked in sweat, he lifted his right hand and gave a quick salute to two Marines in fatigues who were standing in the distance.
[Reagan knew how to salute; it was within his experience.
The Cubscout is saluting.
Expect homosexuals in both the military and the Boyscouts
under Obama.]
The brief moment was not captured by cameras. Photographs and video were not permitted to be taken on the military base, according to campaign aides.
Mr. Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, opened their day with a 45-minute workout inside a large gymnasium at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, which is located on the Mokapu Penninsula on the windward side of Oahu, about 30 minutes outside Honolulu. It is sunny and warm here, a world away, at least in terms of the weather, from Chicago.
Saul Alinsky was Obama’s mentor who taught Rules for Radicals and how to be community activists. One of Alinsky’s rules was that the activists’ tactics had to be within the experience of the participants. Obama, like most liberals, doesn’t care for the military: it is outside his experience.
Alert Readers well know that Reagan served in uniform, like most patriots, in WWII.
UPDATE:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 30, 2008
Source: Department Of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2008) — Veterans and active-duty military not in
uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the
playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that
took effect this month.
“The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those
who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of
Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the
application of that honor in all events involving our nation’s flag.”
The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law
last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand
salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did
not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year’s provision
also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.
Traditionally, members of the nation’s veterans service organizations
have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events
involving the national flag while wearing their organization’s
official head-gear.
The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national
anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was
sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was
included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President
Bush signed on Oct. 14.
The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-
uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of
the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of
2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
By Ryan Cassin,
Thursday July 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today 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.
Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in
uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or
should salute the flag.
“The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one’s military
service,” Senator Inhofe said. “Veterans and service members continue representing the
military services even when not in uniform.
“Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and
service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify
this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they
are in uniform or not.
“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.”
Gold Star Moms
Respect for the Flag
The president signed the Amendment to Section 9 of Title 4 of the U.S. Code which was attached with the H.R. 4986 Bill under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. The amendment reads:
SEC. 594. CONDUCT BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS OUT OF UNIFORM DURING HOISTING, LOWERING, OR PASSING OF UNITED STATES FLAG.
Section 9 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking `all persons present’ and all that follows through the end of the section and inserting the following: `all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.’.
From United States Army Field Manual FM 22-5
The rules of saluting are as follows:
* When you meet someone outside, salute as soon as you recognize an officer (when about six steps away).
* Salute all officers (recognized by rank) in official vehicles identified by special plates or flags.
* Salute only on command when in formation.
* If in a group and an officer approaches, the first soldier to recognize the officer calls the group to attention and all personnel salute.
* If you approach an officer while you are double-timing alone, assume quick time march and render the hand salute. When the salute is returned, execute order arms and resume double-timing.
* The salute is always initiated by the subordinate and is terminated only after acknowledgement by the individual being saluted.
* Accompany the salute with an appropriate greeting, such as, “Good morning/afternoon, sir/ma’am.”
* Salutes are not required to be rendered by or to personnel who are driving or riding in privately owned vehicles.
* It is not customary for enlisted personnel to exchange salutes, except in some ceremonial situations.
* Never render a salute with a noticeable object in your mouth or right hand.
* If you are on detail and an officer approaches, salute if you are in charge of the detail. Otherwise, continue to work. If you are spoken to, then come to attention.
Saluting is generally prohibited in field conditions, as it could help an enemy identify officers.