Should a 2LT salute a 1LT's wife?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:16:18 -0400

Okay, just to continue the funny trend of saluting, here's this one. What do you think? CPT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 2:01 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:01:05 -0400

Is this a serious question, SSG Private RallyPoint Member? Put me down for a solid NO! No way. No how.

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 2:03 PM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:03:10 -0400

LOL

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Oct 12 at 2014 2:03 PM

SPC James Mcneil — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:03:23 -0400

No. Not even happening. I wouldn't salute a general's wife. The service member deserves the respect due the rank. And ONLY the service member deserves that respect. If I was married to an officer, I would actually refuse salutes. Don't salute me. I'm a civilian. A veteran, yes. But I'm definitely not an officer.

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Oct 12 at 2014 2:20 PM

SGT Alicia Brenneis — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:20:28 -0400

I truly just laughed out loud. Of course not. Wives or spouses are not entitled to that military curtsey. I will say this... I have met those "spouses" who think they should be. Great picture

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 2:31 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 14:31:07 -0400

*Disclaimer-I in no way or form endorse this question.

With that being said....... I'm going to plead the fifth.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Oct 12 at 2014 3:06 PM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:06:28 -0400

I'd say it matters what she looks like.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 3:26 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:26:42 -0400

LTs are allowed to have wives now?

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 12 at 2014 3:32 PM

SGT Richard H. — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:32:18 -0400

I'm gonna say no to the saluting question....although apparently certain military courtesies ARE to be extended to spouses.

I had a friend relieved from his duty as a lifeguard at a post pool and threatened with an Article 134 for "disrespect" for raising his voice and asking asking "WTF do you think you are doing??" directed at a CSM's wife.

In his defense, he did not know she was a CSM's wife....and he DID know WTF she thought she was doing, which was changing her baby's diaper and washing the poo off of the little guy's hiney IN THE POOL.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 3:35 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:35:16 -0400

In the Marine Corps it is protocol to salute the vehicle with the blue sticker not the occupant. We also salute staff cars regardless of occupant. So if they are in a vehicle yes! That would be the only time a spouse would be saluted.

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Oct 12 at 2014 3:54 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:54:04 -0400

I know on a different post I mentioned getting in trouble for not saluting the faded post sticker on a car driven by an Lt's wife... I didn't do it intentionally but that caused a big stink. Really I don't see the point of saluting the sticker, the car, or the spouse. It's the military member (male or female) who earned the rank, position, and respect that goes with it. Of course the better ones earn personal respect, respecting the person and the rank... but that is a topic for a different thread.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 12 at 2014 4:15 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:15:53 -0400

Good one SSG Private RallyPoint Member!!!

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Oct 12 at 2014 4:26 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:26:04 -0400

Better question is should a 2nd Lt salute a 1stLt's child? BWAHAHA

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 5:33 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:33:33 -0400

Have run into my share of spouses who think they wear the rank...never liked Mrs General Smuck or in some cases, Mr. General.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 5:59 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:59:08 -0400

This thread reminds me of the BDE CDR at Bragg a few years ago whose wife was banned from all FRG activities by the Division CDR from Iraq.

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 12 at 2014 6:41 PM

COL Randall C. — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:41:55 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member, are you just trolling for points now? Even YOU can't beat this horse much more (it has all but turned into a red spot on the ground at this point).

:)

Response by SGT Steve Oakes made Oct 12 at 2014 6:51 PM

SGT Steve Oakes — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 18:51:37 -0400

You salute the rank not the person. Since the wife holds no rank there should be no salute.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2014 7:31 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 19:31:34 -0400

stop the insanity

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 12:29 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:29:44 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member, you are so perfectly wicked with this question. Poor LT Rosa. LOL

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Oct 13 at 2014 1:08 AM

SSG Robert Burns — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:08:54 -0400

Kill yourself

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 1:08 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:08:42 -0400

True story Bro.

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Oct 13 at 2014 3:25 AM

SGT Michael Glenn — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 03:25:57 -0400

no way in hell... she is not on active duty and does not wear the uniform

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 7:54 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 07:54:52 -0400

Although there are some wives that think they earned the respect of the rank their spouse has. If the spouse feels they deserve the same respect, enlist.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 9:50 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 09:50:55 -0400

1LTs wife isn't covered in AR 600-20

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 11:42 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:42:43 -0400

You needed to add 'Gun salute' polling option you slick you

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 12:40 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:40:31 -0400

Not sure if serious or joke haha.

Absolutely not. My father and grandfather were senior officers and either one of their wives would of asked what the hell are you doing if they were saluted. They hated the officers wife stuff and putting up with FRG. They are both so happy they are out.

Sucks for mom because she will be doing my FRG junk, because single LT don't understand those problems. Hah.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 12:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:51:30 -0400

Spouses need a freaking life... I don't care what your husband or wife does, that is not your identity. If you think it is, then there should be fewer Jodies and "Dear John/Joan" letters. Just ridiculous.

Response by Sgt Matthew O'Donnell made Oct 13 at 2014 2:29 PM

Sgt Matthew O'Donnell — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:29:23 -0400

I remember being fapped out to PMO as a PFC and seeing this all the time.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Oct 13 at 2014 3:48 PM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:48:28 -0400

Twaddle and shite, I say

Response by SSgt Thomas A Tullis Jr made Oct 13 at 2014 5:19 PM

SSgt Thomas A Tullis Jr — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:19:42 -0400

Rendering of honors (salutes) are for ACTIVE/RESERVE/RETIRED officers and decorated veterans, CMH. Officers wives DO NOT DESERVE a salute!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 6:48 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:48:45 -0400

Funny as hell, but, Sweet Jesus!!!!

Response by SFC(P) Tobias M. made Oct 13 at 2014 7:01 PM

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:01:34 -0400

If the wife thinks I am going to salute her then she is wrong.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 7:45 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:45:50 -0400

Heck yeah! Everyone knows wives wear their husbands rank too! Just ask any officer's wife or any senior NCO's wife - they'll tell you right off the bat that they do! I can't tell you how many times in my career I had Command Master Chief's come up to me and tell me one of my sailors was disrespectful to their wife at the commissary because the junior sailor wouldn't let the CMC's wife cut in line, or park in the pregnant wife spot (though the CMC's wife is not pregnant) or reached in front of her to get something on the shelf that the CMS's wife didn't want but "it was the mere idea they would reach in front of me!"...... I always asked what the CMC intended - Article 15, extra duty, Chief's mast......???? Then I told the CMC I would fight the entire procedure to include filing a grievance against the CMC ....... which usually got me an a$$ chewing from my division chief but hey....whatever the chief's mess thought never mattered to me.

However, in view of the importance of the "should a 2nd lt salute a 1st lt" thread (is that crap thread still going???? somebody kill the piece of $hite please!!!!!!) I believe it is emcumbent on us here in RP to re-iterate to our SM that YES! Any officer's wife must be SALUTED......

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Oct 13 at 2014 7:59 PM

SSG Keven Lahde — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 19:59:38 -0400

I guess this is my opinion to this topic.

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made Oct 13 at 2014 9:33 PM

SGT Craig Northacker — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:33:45 -0400

Don't the spouses have their own pecking order based on their other half's rank? Now I am a little out of date - what happens when the spouse is a man, or the spouse is the other half of a gay couple?

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made Oct 13 at 2014 9:37 PM

SGT Craig Northacker — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:37:52 -0400

Only if they wear starched undies.

Response by SSgt Robert Clark made Oct 13 at 2014 10:52 PM

SSgt Robert Clark — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:52:09 -0400

Absolutely...and the dog and kids also.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 7:39 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:39:45 -0400

I guess it depends on the FRG

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 8:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:31:23 -0400

NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!! I was a gate guard on Fort Meade during the government shut down and this happened to me. She did a ICE complaint against me that was quickly forgotten.

Response by LTC Scott O'Neil made Oct 14 at 2014 9:00 AM

LTC Scott O'Neil — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:00:43 -0400

Spouses do not wear the rank of their service member, although they think they do. Having said that wives of service members in key roles like Commander or Command Sergeants Major and even General Officer's wives and the Sergeants Major of the Army deserves some special consideration as they have key roles in their service members role.

Wives who wear their spouses rank are detrimental to that service members career.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 14 at 2014 9:25 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:25:53 -0400

And a Pox upon you for posting this discussion

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made Oct 14 at 2014 9:32 AM

SFC Stephen Carden — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:32:20 -0400

Please, for the love of God, stop this now before it gets out of hand.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:06 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:06:46 -0400

Lol I would say just bring them some beer whenever they have a party. Right CPT Private RallyPoint Member?

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Oct 14 at 2014 10:45 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:45:04 -0400

there is a good chance the 1LT's wife knows more than the 2LT so i say yes!

joking of course

Response by SSG John Erny made Oct 14 at 2014 10:53 AM

SSG John Erny — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:53:15 -0400

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over?

Response by MAJ Chris Ballard made Oct 14 at 2014 10:54 AM

MAJ Chris Ballard — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:54:08 -0400

Rank among lieutenants is like virtue among whores.

Response by COL John McClellan made Oct 14 at 2014 12:16 PM

COL John McClellan — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:16:44 -0400

What?? C'mon.

Response by PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith made Oct 14 at 2014 12:18 PM

PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:18:34 -0400

No. That is all. Unless the 1LT is married to a Capt.

Response by SGM Darren Williams made Oct 14 at 2014 12:48 PM

SGM Darren Williams — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:48:20 -0400

Military Customs and Courtesies are just that...Customs and Courtesies. Unless the 1LT's wife is also a 1LT or above in the military...she's not entitled to any acknowledgment what so ever other than a courtesy greeting as any other civilian.

Sergeant Major (Retired)

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 1:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:00:40 -0400

She's earned a salute if:

A. She's a captain or above
and
B. In uniform.

Response by MCPO Hans Brakob made Oct 14 at 2014 1:52 PM

MCPO Hans Brakob — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:52:07 -0400

Unless she is an officer senior to the 1LT, she rates no military courtesies.

Response by LCpl James Robertson made Oct 14 at 2014 6:47 PM

LCpl James Robertson — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:47:40 -0400

Salute sticker only.

Response by MSgt Kevin Willoughby made Oct 14 at 2014 8:03 PM

MSgt Kevin Willoughby — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:03:17 -0400

Seriously!? Why even ask the question. Just laugh at them and remind them they are a spouse and their spouse is the one who gets saluted. Give a General's spouse due courtesy, give a board member of an FRG or other their due courtesy, but beyond that, do they need the reminder or the big head?

Response by CMC Robert Young made Oct 14 at 2014 8:51 PM

CMC Robert Young — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:51:33 -0400

Really!?! Again!?!

A question like this could take on a life of its own.....or maybe it already has.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 9:26 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:26:43 -0400

I voted yes because lol

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 14 at 2014 9:56 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:56:56 -0400

Poor, poor CPT Private RallyPoint Member. I am glad you did this in his honor SSG Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:14:10 -0400

LOL

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:22 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:22:59 -0400

Definitely. Assuming that he married a Captain of course.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Oct 14 at 2014 11:35 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:35:26 -0400

Honestly, if either Lieutenant is not showing their own wives the respect first, all else is irrelevant. The wives will make them so miserable, and have them in such a state of confusion that they may actually use a compass and map correctly.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 15 at 2014 1:44 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:44:48 -0400

2 Star's wife in Germany (1990) rolled in through the gate at 2am WASTED. "Do you know who my husband is?!"

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 6:28 AM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 06:28:49 -0400

No. However, the spouse is honorarily granted one rank above the service member and holds the perpetual title of "commander in chief of domestic affairs."

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Oct 15 at 2014 9:27 AM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:27:43 -0400

Well... you can salute anyone you like I suppose. It is a sign of respect after all. Regardless, you would look like a schmuck.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 9:36 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:36:37 -0400

absolutely. if the LT is married to another officer, warrant officer, POTUS, or Army elected official then they would be saluted. as far as the rest of this post, i can't believe you even asked. if you really want to stop things like this from happening, why not call that leader and their spouse out. that will defeinitely spark up some conversations.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 10:01 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:01:45 -0400

absolutely not

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 10:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:40:25 -0400

this is one of my wife's number one "red flags" when meeting a new FRG for the first time. Among the list of reasons she will not participate in FRG functions include but are not limited to:

-wearing their husband's rank/gauging friendships or respect of their husband's rank.
-the FRG leader going to an FRG meeting dressed to kill like she's going to a nightclub.
-FRG meetings taking place at a loud restaurant with a large bar while husbands are deployed.
-all the other wives are planning on going into business together selling crafts somehow.
-wives are considering using the PoA to use up their husband's one time elective surgery on breast enhancement/liposuction.
-a significant percent of the wives own an EOS Rebel SLR camera and think they're professional photographers.
-A meeting goes by and nobody says anything about either of two major topics: what are we going to do for the Soldiers overseas? and What are we planning to do for the kids?

There are more, but these are the most common ones she has complained about.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 11:39 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:39:29 -0400

Ah...the age old question once again rears its ugly head. I'm gonna be clear....spouses hold no rank unless they are in uniform as well! Gotta love these military spouses!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 12:00 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:00:36 -0400

If a spouse wants to be saluted they should get commissioned themselves.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Oct 15 at 2014 1:14 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:14:39 -0400

We're kicking a dead horse to death again. : (

Response by CW3 Sterling Hess made Oct 15 at 2014 2:25 PM

CW3 Sterling Hess — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:25:15 -0400

Spouses of service members have NO rank. They are civilians and, as such, have no right or privilege to give or receive a salute from a service member

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 2:57 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:57:50 -0400

This is a no brainer. Why wouldn't the 2LT salute the 1LT's wife??? :P
J/K, I don't recall wives being covered in customs and courtesies.... So the true answer is........NO.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Oct 15 at 2014 2:58 PM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:58:11 -0400

Not sure how this is even a question, are 2LT's really that confused?

Response by CPT Karen Nichols McAbee made Oct 15 at 2014 3:01 PM

CPT Karen Nichols McAbee — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:01:04 -0400

saluting a wife??? ONLY if she is also an officer!

Response by CPT Karen Nichols McAbee made Oct 15 at 2014 3:15 PM

CPT Karen Nichols McAbee — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:15:46 -0400

I have an "on the flip side" story that's just as ludicrous - when I was stationed at Ft. Belvoir (as a 1LT) I went to the PX one afternoon IN uniform (that's an important note for later). When I checked out, the clerk asked for my ID, so I showed it to her. She actually looked me dead in the face and said, "no, your dependant ID" Excuse me?? I'm standing in front of you, IN UNIFORM, showing you an active duty ID and you're asking for what??? I calmly told her that this was my ID and that I didn't have a dependant ID - then the crazy really kicked in. She started screeching at me that I couldn't shop there if I wasn't a dependant and I needed to get out NOW or she was going to call the MPs! Her stance that since I was a woman, I MUST be a dependant. Again, I'm in uniform when this Charlie Foxtrot is occurring. Once I could get a word in edgewise, I asked her to call over her manager. That lit her up even more!! She kept threatening to call the MPs - I finally said to "go for it" - she was creating such a scene that her manager finally did come over - when she "explained" that I was shopping there illegally since I didn't have a dependant ID (I still had my AD ID out at the time, so I showed that to the manager), the manager apologized all over herself, stepped in and rang up my stuff herself - all the while the clerk was still screaming at now her and me. All I said when I left was "educate her" and walked away...

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 3:53 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:53:58 -0400

Ha ha! The only time an officer's wife is saluted by another wife is if they are both in the military and in uniform.

Response by SN Maureen McClain made Oct 15 at 2014 4:02 PM

SN Maureen McClain — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:02:39 -0400

...Unless she is a higher ranking officer than he is.

Response by MSgt Dennis Dudley made Oct 15 at 2014 4:36 PM

MSgt Dennis Dudley — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:36:39 -0400

No friggin way, unless she is an officer.

Response by MSgt Dennis Dudley made Oct 15 at 2014 4:38 PM

MSgt Dennis Dudley — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:38:02 -0400

ok, I am definitely confused, and it doesn't take much these days. Who are the strange characters that voted yes?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 5:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:16:59 -0400

The best answer is from SPC Mcneil. I'm not even sure if 2LTs salute 1LTs.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 15 at 2014 8:51 PM

SGT Richard H. — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 20:51:10 -0400

As a side note, SSG Private RallyPoint Member that is one ugly ass dog. It kind of reminds me of the thing that ripped out of the guys chest on the movie 'Alien'.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 9:25 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:25:39 -0400

Never. Not once. I don't care if the spouse demands it. I don't care who the spouse is married to. A civilian married to a Soldier is not entitled to a salute. It doesn't matter if they are married to a 2nd LT, or to a Major General.

Response by LT Steve Wilson made Oct 15 at 2014 10:55 PM

LT Steve Wilson — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:55:24 -0400

Is the 1st LT's wife also a 1st LT or higher rank?
I have seen a few military couples where the wife outranked the guy.

Response by LT Steve Wilson made Oct 15 at 2014 11:06 PM

LT Steve Wilson — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:06:05 -0400

Only if the 1st LT's wife's rank is a 1st LT or greater.
I have seen a few military couples where the wife outranks her husband, so depends on the situation.

Response by SPC(P) Angela Puckett (Dejesus) made Oct 15 at 2014 11:48 PM

SPC(P) Angela Puckett (Dejesus) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:48:10 -0400

Is this really a question???

Response by TSgt Christopher Till made Oct 16 at 2014 12:11 AM

TSgt Christopher Till — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:11:43 -0400

Only if she is a senior ranking officer. I have seen O-6+ wives complain that airmen didn't salute the sticker nor them, when they were checking IDs. I had to serve as a witness for a few of those. The most recent one was "Mrs. 'General' Yeager," no DOD sticker.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 1:36 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 01:36:23 -0400

Absolutely not.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 2:51 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:51:02 -0400

As an MP, I would get this all the time.. I am Mrs. MAJ so n so.. At a Command function my Commanding officer, MG Tony.. was pulling into his reserved parking spot.. I immediately stopped him and directed him to the guest parking lot.. he asked if I was new and did not know that he was the Commander.. I stated, I did know who he was, I was not new and that his spot was reserved for his wife.. because if she had to walk from the guest parking lot then both of us would be on the carpet in front of her.. he said good looking out soldier, carry on. He then proceeded to the guest parking lot.. He was a great leader to work for.

Response by SPC Gregory Wagner made Oct 16 at 2014 10:16 AM

SPC Gregory Wagner — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:16:09 -0400

What the hell is wrong with the military these days??? To ask such a stupid question. O and his stupid flunkies have gotten y'all to doing stupid things, but this one ranks up there.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 10:21 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:21:40 -0400

Oh Lordy!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 11:21 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:21:32 -0400

HELL NO!!!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 11:34 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:34:41 -0400

Of course not. The problem is with every rank, every identification, classificaiton, etc., there are exceptions. People tend to perpetuate these exceptions whereas certain people think its more common than not.

It's sort of like how Lieutenents are portrayed as borderline mentally handicapped in every movie.

Also, for what it's worth I've met many of SGM and CSM spouses who act similarily.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 11:54 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:54:12 -0400

Nobody should be saluting anyone's wife!

Response by PO2 David Cook made Oct 16 at 2014 12:02 PM

PO2 David Cook — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:02:51 -0400

My only caveat to that would be when paying them respect at a funeral for their fallen spouse.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 12:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:26:44 -0400

Clearly the military spouses will say yes with them thinking they wear their husbands rank but not just no but HELL NO :)

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made Oct 16 at 2014 5:47 PM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:47:06 -0400

Only if the 1LT's wife is an O3 or higher...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 10:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:05:01 -0400

How did this get 111 responses? Are we all really that obsessed with LTs saluting!?!??!!

LOL

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 10:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:16:27 -0400

Funny, but as a federal employee working in Active duty base, things like this could happen Lol

Response by PO1 Veronica Powers made Oct 16 at 2014 11:49 PM

PO1 Veronica Powers — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 23:49:55 -0400

While I respect the fact that the 1st LT's wife has stood behind her husband while he was deployed, I do not believe she has any rank and does not need the salute.

Response by CW3 Ian Mains made Oct 17 at 2014 9:45 AM

CW3 Ian Mains — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:45:09 -0400

Haha awesome! You win the internet for the day. I almost choked on my coffee.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2014 11:03 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:03:16 -0400

Why must (Dependa's) i mean military spouses feel the need to be entitled to military courtesies -_- .... as an MP i hate that B.S and i flat out dont care if your spouse is an Officer or NCO....No i am going to leave it at that

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2014 11:28 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:28:39 -0400

So the real question here is, how the hell did the LT find his way out of the woods in order to find his so called wife with out the help of his NCO's......

Response by 1stSgt Valerie Hostos made Oct 17 at 2014 1:46 PM

1stSgt Valerie Hostos — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:46:01 -0400

That's just crazy!!!

Response by SFC Karen Mutz made Oct 17 at 2014 2:03 PM

SFC Karen Mutz — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:03:32 -0400

I am one of those retired soldier/dual military spouse/mother of a marine that HATES those "____is the toughest job in the army/marines" stickers. You put on the uniform, you embrace the suck, you hit the road at 0600 to PT then we will talk about military curtsey. Unitl then the men and women in uniform have the toughest job. And staying home while your sponsor deplooys is what you do to earn your BAH not a salute.

Response by CPL Sean Coe made Oct 17 at 2014 2:26 PM

CPL Sean Coe — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:26:58 -0400

I was an MP and this kinda thing would happen all the time at the gates or on traffic stops. Absolutely not. Just saluted the service member along with the greeting of the day and went about my business.

Response by Maj Tony Lucas made Oct 17 at 2014 2:28 PM

Maj Tony Lucas — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:28:39 -0400

LOL

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2014 3:55 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:55:45 -0400

Well my wife is a LT so... maybe.

Response by Sgt Timothy Schultz made Oct 17 at 2014 5:18 PM

Sgt Timothy Schultz — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:18:47 -0400

7% of voters think that wives rate. ruined my day. I don't care if you're Michelle Obama, you don't deserve a salute from even a recruit.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2014 5:23 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:23:03 -0400

Wives DO NOT hold rank

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Oct 17 at 2014 5:49 PM

PFC Zanie Young — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:49:32 -0400

Enough already... We do not salute civilians no matter the rank! Unless, she is an actual officer that is actually serving in the military that is a 1LT or better...

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Oct 17 at 2014 9:34 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:34:59 -0400

Really, what's next

Response by SSgt Trenton Losh made Oct 18 at 2014 2:54 AM

SSgt Trenton Losh — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 02:54:21 -0400

Most absurd concept ever, lol...

Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made Oct 18 at 2014 10:53 AM

SP5 Joel O'Brien — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:53:18 -0400

You know the rule of thumb. "When in doubt, salute!"

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2014 2:50 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:50:24 -0400

Unless the 1LT's wife is a Captain, then no.

Response by SrA Dominick P. made Oct 19 at 2014 12:23 PM

SrA Dominick P. — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:23:40 -0400

Unless the 1LT's wife is of an equivalent military rank or higher........ Then HELL NAH...!!!

Response by MSgt Mark Guetzka made Oct 22 at 2014 3:44 PM

MSgt Mark Guetzka — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:44:59 -0400

Uh... no

Response by MCPO Hans Brakob made Oct 22 at 2014 5:56 PM

MCPO Hans Brakob — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:56:27 -0400

Somebody once said the discussing seniority among Lt's is like arginuing about virginity among hookers.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 12:25 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:25:46 -0500

In accordance with AR 902-10 "all wives will be given the eyepatch salute" (as quoted by George Washington)...

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Nov 26 at 2014 12:55 AM

SA Harold Hansmann — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:55:11 -0500

Who the heck would want to be an Occifer? Let alone their spouse ? I just wanted their pay! O¿O

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Nov 26 at 2014 1:20 AM

SA Harold Hansmann — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:20:02 -0500

No civilian spouse deserves a salute, but the proper ma'am/sir etiquette should be extended to the spouse

Response by CW4 Ray Montano made Nov 26 at 2014 9:14 AM

CW4 Ray Montano — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:14:39 -0500

Really, 7 percent said yes?

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 26 at 2014 11:52 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:52:42 -0500

Of course not. Ridiculous.

Response by SPC Stephanie Oanes made Dec 23 at 2014 1:09 PM

SPC Stephanie Oanes — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:09:34 -0500

whose trolling?

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2014 8:20 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:20:43 -0500

Only if she wears her cover from the driveway to the front door.

Response by MSgt Jeffrey Grevious made Dec 24 at 2014 12:21 PM

MSgt Jeffrey Grevious — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:21:48 -0500

Only if she is a 1st LT too!

Response by Sgt Joshua Seavey made Jan 17 at 2015 11:55 PM

Sgt Joshua Seavey — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 23:55:50 -0500

Hell NO. When you salute... You are saluting the RANK... NOT the person. Wives done go through the training nor do they have to follow the UCMJ. If you want to for what ever reason ok, but shouldn't have to.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2015 11:58 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 23:58:56 -0500

My saluting hand is warmed up and ready to go. Just want to make that clear. ;) Poor CPT Private RallyPoint Member ...

Response by SSG Ronald Rollins made Feb 6 at 2015 9:22 AM

SSG Ronald Rollins — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:22:47 -0500

Here we go again folks!! It is a wife not a serving military officer!! If the 1LT told me to salute his wife it would not happen. It is an illegal order. She dont rate and never will unless she signs up and gets a commission!!

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 6 at 2015 11:34 AM

SGT Jim Z. — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 11:34:23 -0500

LMAO.....Unfortunately how true that statement is from some of the population

Response by MSgt Rob Weston made Feb 6 at 2015 11:35 AM

MSgt Rob Weston — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 11:35:10 -0500

Response by MSgt Rob Weston made Feb 6 at 2015 12:01 PM

MSgt Rob Weston — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:01:00 -0500

Wrote a citation for illegal parking, had an officers wife try to use his rank to get out of the ticket, the cliché "do you even know who my husband is?" My response, "no ma'am I do not. However, you must inform him of this citation within 3 duty days since the citation will be delivered to his First Sergeant or Commander."

It rarely happens, but there are those few dependent a that think their spouses rank expands to them as well.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2015 1:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:10:07 -0500

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made Feb 6 at 2015 1:13 PM

CDR Michael Goldschmidt — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:13:48 -0500

A salute is a dignified wave, so do it if you want. If you don't want to, don't. Saluting really shouldn't be a very big deal.

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Feb 6 at 2015 3:41 PM

MAJ David Vermillion — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:41:23 -0500

Be respectful, as my wife always said to me, "I am not in the Army". The answer is, No.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2015 6:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:54:47 -0500

Exactly why God created FORSCOM Platoon Sergeants. Provider of skill and knowledge.

Response by SFC Frank Hartley made Feb 6 at 2015 8:43 PM

SFC Frank Hartley — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:43:02 -0500

Hell no.

Response by LTC Hal Borowiak made Feb 7 at 2015 8:09 AM

LTC Hal Borowiak — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 08:09:16 -0500

...you're joking, right?

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Feb 7 at 2015 9:17 AM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 09:17:49 -0500

I think all officers wife's who expect a salute should stand at attention until she receives one, that should end this absolutely ridiculous thought, if any ever had one...

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Feb 7 at 2015 9:30 AM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 09:30:37 -0500

No way. She hasn't earned that.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Feb 7 at 2015 9:40 AM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 09:40:42 -0500

LMAO. Us sailors had it so much better. Even the CO didn't get a salute onboard the Enterprise at sea because as soon as C note sounded we didn't wear covers while at sea.

Response by Cpl Clinton Britt made Feb 7 at 2015 2:01 PM

Cpl Clinton Britt — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:01:25 -0500

I thought that the only thing that got saluted was the blue sticker on the vehicle, which isnt required any longer

Response by SFC Royce Williams made Feb 7 at 2015 2:08 PM

SFC Royce Williams — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 14:08:14 -0500

If I ever caught my wife trying to use my rank as her own there would probably be some wall to wall counseling and corrective actions taken lol. Luckily my wife is smarter than that. She won't even park in a handicapped or disabled vet parking spot unless I'm in the truck with her.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Feb 8 at 2015 1:23 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:23:02 -0500

Civilians are not to be saluted period.

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Feb 8 at 2015 1:43 PM

SFC Collin McMillion — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:43:40 -0500

I have some good friends who are 2Lt, I posed this question to them, the answer............"2Lts salute everyone just to be safe!" Lol

Response by LTC John Wilson made Feb 11 at 2015 12:50 PM

LTC John Wilson — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:50:04 -0500

Unless the wife is actually a 1st Lt in the military, NO! You don't salute senior officers wives, their cars, etc. Years ago, in the Marines, you had to salute ever officer sticker that went by on a car, even if that officer wasn't in it. It was abuse of policy.

Unless they are actual service members, you do't salute wives period!

Response by LTC John Wilson made Feb 12 at 2015 7:33 PM

LTC John Wilson — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:33:56 -0500

7% said yes? What is this world coming to? No civilian other than the president and ranking Cabinet members get a salute. Sometimes I wonder about some of these clowns, Kerry in particular. If they are in your chain of command you salute them, not their wives at anytime.

Response by MSgt Stephanie McCalister made Feb 24 at 2015 6:45 PM

MSgt Stephanie McCalister — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:45:40 -0500

Funny story, I was in my own car, with my yellow enlisted vehicle decal & blue USAF base sticker on my car ... weather had bleached out my enlisted decal ... My daughter was with me in the car, as we drove through the gate into Annapolis, she's always wanted to go there as she was considering applying to attend. The Marine at the gate looked at my little chevette, saw my decals, & snapped to attention & saluted. I politely nodded to him as I drove through, my 11 year old daughter's jaw dropped, & she said 'mom, you must be really important to get saluted!' ... I explained to her what must have happened ... and why I nodded & didn't 'salute' back ... it saved his dignity if he was 'mistaken' in his salute (which obviously he was), by my nodding to him as if I were a military spouse ... not to mention I wasn't about to impersonate an officer!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2015 5:52 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 05:52:21 -0400

Response by SPC Angel Guma made Apr 4 at 2015 11:58 PM

SPC Angel Guma — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 23:58:05 -0400

Response by PO2 David Hagwood made Apr 5 at 2015 3:57 AM

PO2 David Hagwood — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 03:57:59 -0400

That's a very specific question, "should a 2LT salute a 1LT's wife?" A dependent does not inherit the rank of the service member, period. There is no question, no debate, no anything... I don't understand where these people get the idea that they inherit the rank and honors rendered to the people who actually serve? It's pathetic...absolutely pathetic that these people have such a superiority complex that they think they deserve honors that they just didn't earn and do not deserve.

The only time I actually realized that this was actually a thing that happens is when one of my old CMC's wife walked in to our building like she owned the place, demanding things of our people like she thought she was the CMC himself. The only thought on our minds was "who in the hell does she think she is?"

Response by CW4 Larry Curtis made Apr 7 at 2015 12:55 PM

CW4 Larry Curtis — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:55:05 -0400

This question doesn't just border on the ignorance factor...it is smack in the middle of it. Classic trolling by some numbskull who doesn't even identify himself...SSG (servicemember)? I mean REALLY??? People who do this kind of thing are most definitely oxygen thieves.

Response by SGT John Rauch made Apr 7 at 2015 12:57 PM

SGT John Rauch — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:57:19 -0400

the ones who votes yes must be 2LT's

Response by SGT John Rauch made Apr 7 at 2015 12:58 PM

SGT John Rauch — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:58:17 -0400

whats next? saluting an officer's children? lol this is great!

Response by SGT Corey Franks made Apr 7 at 2015 4:11 PM

SGT Corey Franks — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:11:34 -0400

Trolling to see who answered yes...lol

Response by Sgt Cody Dumont made Apr 7 at 2015 5:35 PM

Sgt Cody Dumont — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:35:40 -0400

You don't salute the spouse but you do salute the blue dod sticker.

Response by PO1 Shahida Marmol made Jul 17 at 2015 1:18 AM

PO1 Shahida Marmol — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:18:46 -0400

This is dumb, I think an officer should know the answer to this. I don't care who you're married to, I won't salute you. However, I may flash a smile.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 17 at 2015 3:04 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 03:04:13 -0400

Really???

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jul 17 at 2015 8:09 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:09:51 -0400

So here is a situation:
You are in line at the commissary waiting to check out. This lady walks ups and says to you and you're in uniform, "Excuse me, I am CPT Crunch's wife and you need to let me cut in front of you".
How would you react? Personally, I would ask her to repeat herself but not before I set my phone to record. I would also hope she would make a scene and to top it off, call it to the MP desk and report a hostile person.

Response by SGT Douglas Blackwood made Jul 19 at 2015 5:45 PM

SGT Douglas Blackwood — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:45:33 -0400

I do find it amusing when it happens and I always try to not laugh in their faces.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2015 5:51 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:51:45 -0400

These ladies need to get over themselves. If one of these ladies is your wife, please have a polite discussion with her about protocol.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Dec 17 at 2015 5:46 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:46:13 -0500

Actually this came up in 1974 at Ft. Lewis. The answer we got was shut up and salute the blue sticker on the vehicle.

Response by LTC John Wilson made Dec 24 at 2015 11:25 AM

LTC John Wilson — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:25:04 -0500

If the wife is active military and senior to the person rendering the salute, then it is okay. If the wife is a civilian and the husband is the active duty member, then no. Stickers on cars identify cars not the person inside of them and I don't think the troops should have to salute any car with an officers sticker, it is impersonal and I believe outdated. No Active duty officer should ever salute a senior officer's wife period. The salute is a sign of respect toward a senior officer and not their wives. Get a grip people, we are supposeldy better educated and we are still discussing a question that was discussed in the early 60's. Life goes on.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Dec 24 at 2015 1:26 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:26:02 -0500

How do you know the marital status of the individual? Unless the depiction is just an example, a gate guard salutes the sticker on the vehicle denoting the rank, not the spouse. If you are not knowledgeable on honors, and an officer or enlisted, I blame your initial training process.

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Dec 24 at 2015 3:33 PM

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:33:27 -0500

NO. Earned - never given.

Response by PO3 Nathaniel Weber made Dec 24 at 2015 11:33 PM

PO3 Nathaniel Weber — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 23:33:30 -0500

Worth a good laugh for sure, can't say how many times I have seen this...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 25 at 2015 4:35 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 16:35:20 -0500

Deploy the wife.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 4:30 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 16:30:59 -0500

Joe and Ray are helping me out with this one....

Response by COL John Hudson made Jan 19 at 2016 8:28 AM

COL John Hudson — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:28:45 -0500

As a new Aviation 1Lt. stationed at Ft. Polk (a strong Infantry Post - after return from Vietnam), I attended 'all hands and spouses' assemblies headed by the Commanding General. When he walked in, all military personnel stood at attention - simple military protocol. At his command of "Seats," we sat. I was surprised and quite frankly, very irritated at what followed. His wife purposely delayed her entrance until 'Seats,' then made a grand show of slowly strutting in. Every female then stood up at ATTENTION! How something like that ever got started is beyond me...but my opinion was firmly locked into the idea that my wife did not join the military, did not salute anyone nor was under any requirement to stand at mandatory attention for another man's spouse and it was difficult for me to come up with a common sense explanation of that experience to her. From that day forward, she and I agreed that she would stay at home rather than be exposed to such nonsense.

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made Feb 28 at 2016 8:45 AM

PFC Tuan Trang — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 08:45:22 -0500

I'm not sure, correct me if i'm wrong, but i would only salute the officer myself if he/she was present, but the wife is not an officer.

Response by SGT Kevin McCourt made Apr 5 at 2016 10:05 AM

SGT Kevin McCourt — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:05:13 -0400

The wife is NOT in the military. The wife does not lead troops, go to war, etc. Thanks for the chuckle.

Response by GySgt Carl Rumbolo made Apr 7 at 2016 8:42 PM

GySgt Carl Rumbolo — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:42:10 -0400

and of course.....Rally Point is a site for 'professionals' and yet we continue to get these really inane questions

Response by SPC James Dollins made Apr 7 at 2016 8:44 PM

SPC James Dollins — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:44:47 -0400

HELL NO! Unless she is a 1LT too, of course!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Apr 7 at 2016 8:45 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:45:21 -0400

OK true story. My wife would get saluted at the Marine Base gates. So when they shifted to ID checks she thought that would end. Nope. She finally asked the Marine "Why are you saluting me? I'm just the Commander's wife." The Marine smiled and said "I'm saluting the real Captain, ma'am." Another method of creating that chopped liver feeling.

Response by COL John Hudson made May 12 at 2016 9:47 PM

COL John Hudson — Thu, 12 May 2016 21:47:38 -0400

From the IG Desk: "NO"

Response by SMSgt Matthew Hoyer made May 29 at 2016 7:41 PM

SMSgt Matthew Hoyer — Sun, 29 May 2016 19:41:37 -0400

Depends....is she also a 1Lt?

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made May 29 at 2016 7:43 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Sun, 29 May 2016 19:43:43 -0400

Really wanted to go with oh no here we go again, but real answer is NO, no matter what. Not even sure what type of person would ask this. Rank mentioned may give a clue, sounds like we really need to emphasize rank protocols during officer training.

Response by SFC Robert Bower made May 30 at 2016 2:53 AM

SFC Robert Bower — Mon, 30 May 2016 02:53:59 -0400

No lol, unless they're both in uniform at an official function....

Response by SPC Terry Martin made May 30 at 2016 1:56 PM

SPC Terry Martin — Mon, 30 May 2016 13:56:59 -0400

NOT unless she carries rank.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Jun 1 at 2016 10:30 AM

SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:30:05 -0400

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Jun 1 at 2016 10:33 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:33:40 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member - Clearly one for your wife. Maybe this dies after you pin on Captain's bars?

Response by LTC Mark Beattie made Jun 1 at 2016 11:03 AM

LTC Mark Beattie — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:03:48 -0400

No, and no soldier of any rank should salute the wife of any military member of any rank. Frankly, I am appalled that this question would be asked.

Response by SrA Steve Susumu Monas made Jun 1 at 2016 11:17 AM

SrA Steve Susumu Monas — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:17:57 -0400

That's the dumbest well you know lol..Sgt that is funny. At no point should the wife or husband civilian counterparts be saluted. Unless she isn't a civilian and he'll ya better. Well depends on rank.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 1 at 2016 11:19 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:19:56 -0400

There's a very funny story I'd heard when I'd been in about an officer's wife's club, though not where I'd been assignrd. There'd apparently been similar things happening with them, and a base commander there on visiting them to deal with it, had asked them to line up in descending rank order, which they of course did. He promptly thereafter told them that whole notion was utter nonsense and to stop their apparent pecking order, if you will. I just had heard the story secondhand, I never knew if was true, honest, hope was of interest, many thanks.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 11:21 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:21:20 -0400

One may salute a civilian out of respect, but I know of no regulation requiring it.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 11:23 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:23:52 -0400

If his wife a 1LT or higher then yes. If his wife is a 2LT or below then no. If his wife is a Civilian then no. If his wife is acting as a rabid dog then call animal control for help.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 1:05 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:05:46 -0400

*rolls eyes*....ok, who did it? Who's the person who did salute/didn't salute a officer's wife? There a a lot of spouses that get my respect in the effort of what they do on the home front (kids, finances, etc.). Spouses aren't apart of military courtesy; if they serve and are an officer as well, of course they will be saluted.

Response by PO2 Mike Vignapiano made Jun 1 at 2016 1:13 PM

PO2 Mike Vignapiano — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 13:13:02 -0400

This is a joke right? Is the spouse in the military? Now if they are driving in a vehicle, driving through a checkpoint, if the vehicle has any markings of an officer, the sentry "should" salute the vehicle. But as far as saluting the spouse (male or female) is just absurd.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jun 1 at 2016 2:22 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:22:10 -0400

A 2Lt wife should never salute a General's wife!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 2:23 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:23:50 -0400

Yes, 2nd Lt's should salute E-1's, 2's, & 3's.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jun 1 at 2016 3:03 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:03:00 -0400

OMG...That picture is awesome...TOO DANG FUNNY!!!

Short story. When I was a Captain I used to play golf a lot...ok everyday when I had time. One day at Hickam AFB, all of the holes were backed up because of mismanagement of tee times so we would finish a hole and go sit at the next tee box waiting for the guys in front of us to clear so we could tee off. We couldn't play through because it was backed up all over the course. The course pro came by and told us we needed to pick up the pace and I told him to look around, there was no pace and nowhere for us to go. He proceeded to tell me that General so and so's wife was trying to get her 18 in with her friend (another Generals wife) so they could make it to the Officers Wives tea on time. Well, as usual, I spoke before I thought and told the course manager to tell them that when they have earned and are wearing the stars then I would be glad to let them play through...until then they needed to be quiet and wait like the rest of us that paid. The idiot actually went and told them and I saw them speed off the course. The next day I was summoned to the Generals office (I guess she got my name from the pro where I signed in) where it was a one on one mentoring session. He told me that I did the right thing but to help him keep peace in his house, next time use some tact and then to let him know immediately. He chastised his wife for using his rank and that was the end of it. He was a good man.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 2 at 2016 10:39 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:39:35 -0400

Hasn't this been beaten to death yet?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 11:47 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:47:38 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 4:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:28:24 -0400

I heard that at BCT reception Center 2LT's had to salute new recruits as they got off the buses!!!! LOL

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Jun 3 at 2016 9:50 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:50:23 -0400

Believe it or not, when I went to military functions early in my career, many wives wore their spouse's rank, with the highest ranking wife leading the parade and deciding who the color code for their clothing would be for the day. I kid you not.

Response by MAJ Michael Roe made Jun 3 at 2016 1:09 PM

MAJ Michael Roe — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:09:07 -0400

I am still wondering why officers wives are entitled to parking places for their husbands rank at the PX.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Jun 3 at 2016 1:10 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:10:38 -0400

No wife gets saluted unless she too is a higher ranking officer.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 1:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:16:18 -0400

The fact that people voted yes...is troubling

Response by PO3 Collier Azare made Jun 3 at 2016 1:19 PM

PO3 Collier Azare — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:19:08 -0400

Seriously, why is this such a thing? Fellow servicemembers/veterans, please un$% your spouses and teach them how military courtesy actually works. So glad I don't have to deal with this anymore. Reminds me of a time when a chief tried to write me up for implying that another chief's wife was not being honest based solely on the idea that she was a chief's wife. You want to receive military customs and courtesies as a civilian then you need to either join the military or somehow get one of the very few civilian jobs that rate it, i.e. become POTUS. Oh and 5 percent voted 'yes'. Please fix yourselves.

Response by PO1 Eric Goblirsch made Jun 3 at 2016 2:10 PM

PO1 Eric Goblirsch — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 14:10:48 -0400

Is she Hot

Response by Sgt Brad Barnes made Jun 3 at 2016 3:33 PM

Sgt Brad Barnes — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:33:02 -0400

no, now if she was in the military as an officer then yes. But as a spouse of a military also she does not rate a salute

Response by MSgt Sandra McKinney Dent made Jun 3 at 2016 4:06 PM

MSgt Sandra McKinney Dent — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:06:23 -0400

Only if the wife is also a military officer of higher rank. So if the wife of the 1Lt is ALSO a 1Lt, of course you salute. Otherwise, tell her to have a nice day.

Please do not use "bitch" my intact female dog finds it offensive to compare a very rude female human to an adorable, even in season intact female dog, aka bitch.

Response by A1C Wayne Martin made Jun 3 at 2016 5:35 PM

A1C Wayne Martin — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:35:13 -0400

Of course not. On a side note, I used to love encountering 2nd Lts on bicycles. Some of them, although not required to in such circumstances, would attempt to return my snappy salute and it usually overpowered their agility.

Response by SGT Joshua Strup made Jun 3 at 2016 7:02 PM

SGT Joshua Strup — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 19:02:52 -0400

Q: What's the difference between a PFC and a 1LT?

A: The PFC has been promoted twice.

Response by SGT Randel Pruett made Jun 3 at 2016 7:20 PM

SGT Randel Pruett — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 19:20:59 -0400

Not no but Hell No!

Response by Sgt James S. made Jun 3 at 2016 8:24 PM

Sgt James S. — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:24:34 -0400

Unless the wife is an officer who legitimately rates a salute in her own right, then she does NOT get saluted. The question is ridiculous.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 8:31 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:31:25 -0400

Let me make my view on this clear: any dependent who thinks that they rate a salute without having served as a superior officer doesn't rate sh** and should be charged with impersonating an officer—if that were possible, at least. I'd kindly tell them to go f*** themselves, and have a nice day.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 9:17 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:17:14 -0400

Perhaps she became accustomed to the rank on their minivan garnering a salute at the main gate and thought it was for her.

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Jun 3 at 2016 9:48 PM

SGT Alicia Brenneis — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:48:03 -0400

Sooo I know this is an old post and I've already replied once but today I was at an Arby's about 2 hours from the nearest military base. The "lady" in front of me was having so problem, not sure what it was but she caught my attention when she said something about veterans being treated poorly. She starts in on the cashier about how she was calling corporate to complain cause her husband WAS a chef weren't officer in the U.S. military. Apparently she wanted a discount because the employee (without skipping a beat) said... and I quote..." bitch, if he was an officer you can afford to pay twice, now pay for your food or get the fuck out. Damb!" Every thing I could not to pee on myself!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 9:49 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:49:49 -0400

I'm going to assume that those 4 percent who said yes had glitchy touch-screens

Response by SSG James Bigbie made Jun 4 at 2016 4:14 AM

SSG James Bigbie — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 04:14:25 -0400

My first unit, the CO's wife was a reserve 1LT. She came in throwing both hers and her husband's rank around. 1SG politely told her to GTFO. Second time it wasn't so nice. Third time he chewed out the CO. She didn't come back to the orderly room after that.

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made Jun 4 at 2016 9:46 AM

CW3 Matt Hutchason — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:46:47 -0400

Who comes up with these ignorant questions? This question doesn't even rate a smart ass response, much less a real response.

Response by SGT John White made Jun 4 at 2016 12:02 PM

SGT John White — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:02:49 -0400

No Words

Response by SGT Jackie Wagner made Jun 4 at 2016 12:24 PM

SGT Jackie Wagner — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:24:17 -0400

Most definitely Not.. Your spouse earned the rank not your skanky ass..

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2016 12:28 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:28:25 -0400

Can't tell you how many times I've chased down a officers spouse to salute them myself

Response by SCPO John-florida Killin made Jun 5 at 2016 8:48 PM

SCPO John-florida Killin — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:48:10 -0400

No, and you should not be saluting a general's wife either. In addition, a lot of these retired guys think they still merit a salute. If you want to, fine, but it you don't, you are not in violation of anything. Once a person is retired, the rank he or she once held is only honorary.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2016 10:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:03:50 -0400

No I wouldn't but their wives love it when my "Soldier" stands at attention!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2016 10:29 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:29:57 -0400

Just a heads up. Osmw is infiltrating here. It just came up on my feed. The dependents have infiltrated. Olympus has fallen!

Response by MSgt Christine Webb made Jun 6 at 2016 4:52 PM

MSgt Christine Webb — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:52:00 -0400

If she isn't wearing those bars, (i.e. hers, not her husband's) then that's a big negative!

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Jun 10 at 2016 2:54 PM

GySgt Charles O'Connell — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:54:37 -0400

No, but everyone should salute GySgt's!

Response by GySgt Carl Rumbolo made Jun 12 at 2016 12:15 PM

GySgt Carl Rumbolo — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:15:00 -0400

So to sum it up - unless she is a duly confirmed service secretary, or the President, or I know for certain she is a commissioned officer...or she is MOH winner....she doesn't get a salute. If she demands one, she might get a single finger salute...

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Jun 14 at 2016 4:31 PM

Maj Kim Patterson — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:31:46 -0400

Alright for all you ground hand dragging Neanderthals, there are women of rank in the military and we occasionally will marry lower than our rank. If we are in an area where salutes are appropriately rendered, I expect mine from a 2LT. I worked hard enough, earned the promotions and most importantly, respected my unit members regardless of rank. If you prefer to not render a salute, I expect a 100 word essay explaining what you would do different next time, including why. I will get out a fresh red ink pen, and continue to correct your 'performance' until you get it right and then hang your work conspicuously on the unit fridge so all can stand in awe as they wonder if that last yogurt belongs to anyone. Blue stars will be given for exceptional skill.

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made Jun 23 at 2016 2:20 PM

CDR Michael Goldschmidt — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:20:36 -0400

A salute is a sign of respect, not of deference, and since the lady cannot initiate a salute, a salute to her is fine, given, of course, that she is not in the military and that she does not DEMAND a salute.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Jun 29 at 2016 7:14 PM

1SG Brian Adams — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:14:27 -0400

Your kidding right?...ah, No...!

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 11:44 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 23:44:55 -0400

I cannot believe this knock off actually worked.. Good for you. I envy the amount of influence points you must have received.

Response by PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster made Mar 13 at 2017 11:34 AM

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:34:12 -0400

Salute a spouse...Not unless they serve to and have their own rank

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2017 12:33 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:33:56 -0400

I never had a problem with wives parking in the Colonel or General slot, but when you seen a 17 year old kid parking in the colonel or general slot, that irritated me. My response to do you know who my husband is is, "The right question is do I care?"

On a funnier note. My wife, a MSgt's daughter, was friends with a General's daughter. Inline at the BX one day a Colonel's wife walked to the front of the line and became belligerent about needing to get through. The daughter stepped to the front of the line, said who she was and told the Colonel's wife she could wait behind her.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2017 2:05 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:05:25 -0400

Why does this question keep getting asked? Also, 4% said yes? hahaha GTFO. They want a salute? Go and get yourself commissioned. These Rally Point quest keep getting more and more ridiculous by the day.

Response by TSgt Tommy Amparano made Mar 13 at 2017 2:36 PM

TSgt Tommy Amparano — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:36:00 -0400

I am not even sure if they do the whole salute the sicker anymore. Pretty sure it is 100% ID check everywhere now. So, I don't think officers wives get saluted anymore.

Response by SSG Ben Gilstrap made Mar 13 at 2017 3:15 PM

SSG Ben Gilstrap — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:15:21 -0400

Hell, I barely saluted any LT but when I did it was in situations where the LT was at an inconvenience to salute back. Lol

Response by CSM Michael Sweeney made Mar 13 at 2017 3:30 PM

CSM Michael Sweeney — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:30:12 -0400

Sure... If the wife is also a 1LT or higher in rank. There are plenty of dual military these days.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2017 3:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:50:53 -0400

Is the 1LT's wife a Major?

Response by PFC Bradley Campbell made Mar 13 at 2017 6:22 PM

PFC Bradley Campbell — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:22:27 -0400

well, it is a 2nd Lt asking the question.........................

Response by SPC Roger Giffen made Mar 13 at 2017 6:44 PM

SPC Roger Giffen — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:44:01 -0400

Just because a woman marries an officer doesn't mean she now assumes her husbands rank. A 2LT wife is no better than my wife was.

Response by SPC Timothy Baggett made Mar 13 at 2017 7:01 PM

SPC Timothy Baggett — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:01:31 -0400

The Lt is in the service not the wife. She deserves respect but not the same as the enlisted officer that has earned it .

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2017 1:43 AM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 01:43:13 -0400

Don't know what the rules for now for saluting stickers/cars. When I was in my guys (I was an Air Force Chief of Security Police) were required to salute any vehicle with an officer's sticker.

A friend of mine who was an officer said at her base they would rarely salute her because they assumed she was a spouse, which she was but she was an officer as well.

Response by MAJ Raymond Haynes made Mar 16 at 2017 12:18 AM

MAJ Raymond Haynes — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:18:48 -0400

Is she good looking??

Response by SPC Rick LaBonte made Oct 30 at 2019 6:02 PM

SPC Rick LaBonte — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:02:37 -0400

What is it with LT’s and their spouses? Saluting an LT’s spouse is equivalent to standing at parade rest and yelling “At Ease” when a PV2’s girlfriend walks in!

Response by SP5 Gary Smith made Oct 31 at 2019 9:46 AM

SP5 Gary Smith — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:46:55 -0400

Saluting should be phased out except in formal ceremonies. Stupid, dangerous and disruptive.

Response by Don Messer made Oct 31 at 2019 11:36 AM

Don Messer — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:36:51 -0400

Im didnt salute anyone who wasnt in uniform. Its not required.

Response by CPT Robert Holden made Oct 31 at 2019 1:10 PM

CPT Robert Holden — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:10:28 -0400

You salute a superior regardless of who they are . Plus junior officers are big about being saluted

Response by SFC William Ewing made Oct 31 at 2019 8:43 PM

SFC William Ewing — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:43:58 -0400

Was on a post the post commander's wife he was a Major General kept pulling rank on the other wife's at the wife's club.
She was abusive he found out showed up at a meeting reduced her to private and appointed a PFCs wife to get place.
His wife was still until reappointed a couple months later. Wives have no rank but some have experience

Response by CW4 Jim Struder made Oct 31 at 2019 8:58 PM

CW4 Jim Struder — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:58:13 -0400

Please tell me the 4 percent who voted yes were being sarcastic.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2019 10:49 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 22:49:24 -0400

LT's dont salute each other, so why would one salute a wife of an LT? Gotta at least be a CPT's wife!

Response by SFC Bill Kurtz made Nov 1 at 2019 12:24 AM

SFC Bill Kurtz — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:24:25 -0400

Ft Gordon staff told me to salute any car with an officer’s sticker. REMFs come up with the quaintest ideas.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2019 6:30 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:30:53 -0400

Is this a joke???

Response by SSG Michael Fraer made Nov 1 at 2019 8:26 AM

SSG Michael Fraer — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:26:19 -0400

Why wasn't there an "Oh hell no!" choice in the poll?

Response by MAJ Geiter Dunn made Nov 1 at 2019 9:59 AM

MAJ Geiter Dunn — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:59:51 -0400

Seriously? 18 months as a 2LT, and I never once saluted an actual 1LT, never mind their wives.

Response by SrA Bruce Bustin made Nov 2 at 2019 10:19 PM

SrA Bruce Bustin — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 22:19:39 -0400

Get friggin real!!! Who holds the rank? That’s like saluting a generals kid. Not happening with me!

Response by SPC Greg Campbell made Nov 3 at 2019 7:01 PM

SPC Greg Campbell — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:01:27 -0500

read once that rank isnt transmitted vaginaly

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Oct 4 at 2020 8:01 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:01:32 -0400

You salute the Blue sticker on any car, that’s it.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Oct 5 at 2020 12:30 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:30:46 -0400

What? No spouses get salutes unless THEY are serving in the military

Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 5 at 2020 2:34 PM

Maj John Bell — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:34:21 -0400

Wives shouldn't salute wives unless they are both on active duty and the situation calls for it.