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A true pipe-swinging paratrooper.:35:
But, message received! :image035:Bud White said:Good pic its been making the rounds for about 3 years now
Excellent explanation. I always wondered about that. Thank you!dpesec said:Actually, the POTUS is a civilian, so no salute is required. Reagan asked if the Honor Guard minded and they said no. He started doing it as a sign of respect.
Customs and courtesy in the military requires the junior to salute the senior, so when RR did the salute first he was honoring the troops.