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The famous salute John F. Kennedy Jr. gave during his father’s funeral procession 50 years ago was no accident, a former Secret Service agent says. Clint Hill, the Secret Service Agent assigned ...
To the Editor:I am a retired Army officer, and I’d like to teach President Clinton the proper way to return a military salute. A photo in The Morning Call on Aug. 17 shows our Commander-in-Ch… ...
What is the proper thing to do when the flag is passing in a parade or during the playing of the national anthem. Should you stand or salute? Are women required to remove their hats?
As a Navy veteran who has attended the Memorial Day services at the Rock Island Arsenal for over 30 years, I have often wondered if it would be appropriate if I saluted our flag instead of holding ...
Spectators who aren't in military uniform should face the flag, stand at attention and place their hands over their hearts. Those who are in uniform should give a proper military salute.
Modern American presidents — Barack Obama, George W. Bush — have been criticized of late for failing to properly salute the Marines who so carefully guard and shuttle their xommanders in chief ...