Posted on Nov 17, 2014
Reveille and Retreat; Why do some people not stop to salute?
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How hard is it to stop and pay respect to the nations flag? I am sure everyone has seen it before, Soldiers running to hide or hurrying up to get off post so they don't have to stop and salute the flag. I know most military bases have road blocks or stop traffic when they play reveille or retreat. But what about civllians? Most of them just continue with what they are doing like nothing is happening. Shouldn't they pause what they are doing and atleast place their hand over their heart? Maybe it is just me, but I don't understand why that is so hard to do.
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This is something that has disturbed me since I was a Dependent growing up all over the world. I started making on the spot corrections for this at about 13. I have been notorious at some posts (where it is expected for you to stop your vehicle and dismount and render a salute if you are in uniform) for pulling a herring-bone stop to block two lanes to force the issue. But that's just me......
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SSG (Join to see)
I applaud you for being at that age and correcting the wrongs of the people in uniform. It takes guts then to stand up to someone then as a civilian and say that is wrong.
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SFC Dave Joslin
Thank you..that's just how my daddy raised me! His crusty old butt should be on here too!
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I see this a lot at sporting events. Most are 100% American and do it right but there are those that don't take the hats off, talking and grab-assing around. To me it doesn't seem like an impossible feat, yet to some I guess it is. Merica
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You are right it will happen not just on post and a lot at sporting events. It is a disgrace!
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Unfortunately I see this as a learning issue. Most junior ranks learn from the mid level supervisor who when junior learned this from their supervisor and the cycle continues. Best thing is to have some integrity and do the right thing, correct others when necessary. I have seen several people lined up at the exchange doors a few minutes before (all ranks enlisted/officer) who don't want to get "caught" by the music. I feel good when I push past them and render salute when the music plays because I feel I'm doing the right thing.
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SSG (Join to see)
Thank you MSGT Baker! It only takes one person! Lead from the front and set the example!
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