LEGISLATION ALLOWS VETERANS TO SALUTE THE FLAG — Ryan Cassin, 07.26.2007

 

WASHINGTON D.C.—U.S. Senator Jim Infofe (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, an 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 other 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.”

 

 

 

 

 

FROM THE OFFICE SECRETARY

 

             Thank all of you for your thoughtfulness for my family.  Hunter is doing well.

             We appreciate the big turn out for the spaghetti dinner.

             Thank all of you who worked so hard to bring this about.

 

 

Tammy Ryneer

IMPORTANT DATES

TO REMEMBER

 

SEPTEMBER 1—BUDDY POPPY DRIVE

 

SEPTEMBER 2—DISTRICT MEETING, POST 6917

 

SEPTEMBER 10 — MOC/MOCA MTGS—7:00 PM

 

SEPTEMBER 15 —STEAK FRY — 5:00 PM

 

SEPTEMBER 16 — MOCA/MOC HOSPITAL VISIT

                                    AT T OR C

 

SEPTEMBER 16—FLEA MARKET IN POST

                                   PARKING LOT—10:00—3:00PM

 

SEPTEMBER 18—POW/MIA CEREMONY,

                                  8:00 AM

                                  HERITAGE PARK—HAFB

 

SEPTEMBER 18 — POST AND AUXILIARY

                                    MEETINGS

 

SEPTEMBER 21—POW/MIA CEREMONY AT THE

                                   POST—5:00 PM

 

SEPTEMBER 23 — CANTEEN AND AREA                   

                                     CLEANUP– 8:00 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM THE OFFICE

 

             We want to thank everyone who has helped paint, clean, hang up the Patch Boxes and everything else that has gone on lately to make the Canteen look better.

             The entry way to the Canteen looks great thanks to the efforts of Chip.