NEW LAW AUTHORIZES VETERANS' SALUTES DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM
October 30, 2008
October 30, 2008
OLYMPIA, Wash., Oct. 30 -- The Washington state Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans Aff . . .
Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans Aff . . .