Have you ever been confused whether you're supposed to put your hand over your heart or if you're authorized to salute when the U.S. flag passes or when the national anthem is played?
Last year a provision was included in the final version of the NDAA that allowed veterans to salute during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the flag. This year’s defense bill included a provision that modified last years language to include saluting during the playing of the national anthem.
MOAA fully supports this change. Please note that it does not mandate the salute for servicemembers and veterans not in uniform, but simply clarifies that they are authorized to honor the flag with a salute rather than the hand over the heart if they prefer.
