A brother member of the Army Security Agency sent this information to me. Though the information may appear as only a matter-of-fact announcement to some, it represents something much more deep and of an emotional significance known only to those who were willing to be placed in harm's way by serving in defense of The United States of America. Rendering a Hand Salute to our Flag is a wonderful privilege, a gift, that has been extended to all who have served in the United States Military. It is incumbent upon all who have been bestowed this privilege to do so with Honor, Respect, and most of all, Love and Remembrance of the sacrifices made by all those who no longer stand in our Ranks. And ...

A brother member of the Army Security Agency sent this information to me. Though the information may appear as only a matter-of-fact announcement to some, it represents something much more deep and of an emotional significance known only to those who were willing to be placed in harm's way by serving in defense of The United States of America. Rendering a Hand Salute to our Flag is a wonderful privilege, a gift, that has been extended to all who have served in the United States Military. It is incumbent upon all who have been bestowed this privilege to do so with Honor, Respect, and most of all, Love and Remembrance of the sacrifices made by all those who no longer stand in our Ranks. And when you salute, it is no shame to shed tears as you feel that chill of Pride that only Warriors know. God Bless America and God Bless Our Flag.
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Rules for Rendering Hand Salute of U.S. Flag
New Law Allows Retirees and Vets to Salute Flag

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 only while wearing their organization's official head-gear.

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 contained an amendment to allow un-uniformed servicemembers, military retirees, and veterans to render a hand salute during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the U.S. flag.

A later amendment further authorized hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel. This was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14, 2008.

NOTE: Bush served and may salute; Reagan did not; Obama has not, and by not saluting is conducting himself with proper decorum.