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Comment on Parade Protocol for the U.S. Flag by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:19:55 +0000

Karen, thank you for writing. I will double check my resources and respond, but it will be next week. Thank you, Deborah.

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:13:45 +0000

I apologize Bob, for the delay in answering your question. Since the National Anthem is being played specifically for the military personnel on the bases, and considering the distance you are from the flag and not on the base, I think it is permissible for you to continue with your tennis game. Thank you for writing, and best wishes, Deborah Hendrick

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Bob Ritter

Bob Ritter — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:57:54 +0000

Here in Pensacola, FL the US Navy plays the Anthem at morning colors at both Corry Field and NAS Pensacola over loud speakers. They are BIG speakers and the Anthem can be heard for well over a mile away, well off base. I play tennis at a club a mile or so from Corry Field where you can hear the Anthem being played. Should play stop and everyone stand at attention? Some do but most don’t. It seems that since we are not anywhere near the flag we should continue play.

Comment on Protocol questions—Parades, the Pledge, and the National Anthem by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:26:10 +0000

It is always appropriate to have “honor guards” —-armed guards—-on the ends of the color guard. I think it would look odd to have only one honor guard marching next to the American flag, but if you don’t have two then I guess one is ok (but I’d try really hard to have two). Thank you for writing, and Best Wishes, Deborah Hendrick

Comment on Protocol questions—Parades, the Pledge, and the National Anthem by Marvin J. Nicklay

Marvin J. Nicklay — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:40:47 +0000

When marching in a parade, is it proper to have a rifleman on each side of the Flag? When short of marching personnel, can you get by with having only one rifeleman, on the right side of the American Flag?

Comment on Flag Code by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:08:55 +0000

Veterans and all active duty military personnel now have the option of saluting the flag while wearing civilian clothing, and without covers. It’s your personal decision now. I personally believe that if you do want to salute the flag, you should not recite the Pledge, just as you did when you were on active duty, but that is my opinion only. Thank you for writing, Mr. Miller.

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Deborah Hendrick

Deborah Hendrick — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:05:15 +0000

The general protocol is to stand in the actual presence of the flag. If you were watching a sporting event on television, you would not be in the actual presence of the flag being displayed at the sporting event. However, if there were a U.S. flag on display in the sports bar, then it certainly would be acceptable for Americans to stand and salute the flag. I would imagine that those watching a ball game in a sports bar would be in high spirits, and I can understand why they would want everyone to stand (especially if residing in a foreign country), but it would be an individual choice.

Comment on Flag Code by Joseph E. Miller

Joseph E. Miller — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:23:52 +0000

When you are standing inside at a meeting for the presentation of the “Pledge Allegiance” to the U.S. Flag and you are a veteran not in uniform is it proper to salute the flag or should you just put your hand over your heart as you say the pledge?

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Jean P

Jean P — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:30:19 +0000

I should add to the above comment – this is in a foreign country.

Comment on Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance by Jean P

Jean P — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:26:45 +0000

Have you ever heard of people standing for the National Anthem when at a Sports Bar and a ball game is shown on TV? These people who stand think those who do not stand are unpatriotic. Is it ignorance of flag protocol to stand or is it ignorance to not stand?