[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Maestro! You are not required to salute the Flag upon my boarding, but you may certainly do so any time you see fit.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Publius]

So upon boarding a naval vessel, the protocol is:

BOARDING OFFICER: Salutes the flag, salutes the Officer of the Deck, requests permission to board.

OFFICER OF THE DECK: Returns salute and gives permission.

Do I have it all?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...made it thru the week? Very many ice issues?

We’re starting into another heat wave. I hate this weather!