New legislation for Veterans

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Subject: IT IS AN HONOR TO BE A VETERAN

A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or
reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a
blank check made payable to "The United States of America,"
for an amount of "up to and including my life."
It is an honor to be a Veteran!
 
Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag
This surfaced a few months back as "An idea whose time has
come". We are now permitted by law to render the hand salute
when in civilian clothes at appropriate occasions.
With thanks to Tom Lettington for passing this one along with
the following comment "Just thought that I would pass on new
legislation that clarifies allowing Veterans and service members
not in uniform to salute the flag. This! may seem like a small
change, but all Veterans can now render a smart hand salute to
the flag during all appropriate public events. I would ask you to
pass this on to any current service members or Veterans".
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.
"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. "Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves
confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of
uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify
this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute
the flag, whether they are in uniform or not.
"I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting
proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I
believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25
million veterans in the United States who have served in the
military and remain as role models to others citizens. Those who
are currently serving or have served in the military have earned
this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others."