Please share your silliest stories about salutes in combat zones. (I can't believe ANYONE does that!) (Yes, I've seen it, myself.)

Saluting was required on the VBC in Iraq when I was there. So were reflective belts. So there ya go, two silly things in a combat zone.

We had a few Army officers get butthurt when we didn't salute. Had to explain to them it goes against Navy custom and regulation to salute in a combat zone. Not sure if the Air Force does it but I'm positive the Marines don't.

It is hard to believe in theory, however many of the large FOBs are set up more like large bases in the states. With that being said, I have seen plenty of folks being locked up for not rendering an appropriate salute. Thankfully, my last deployment living area and Battalion area were no cover or salute areas.