July 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.
It may seem like an insignificant change to those who have never served but it’s a nice way to recognize those who have.
“The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one’s military service,†Senator Inhofe said. “Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform.
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H/T to Bill
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