[TruthNtegrity]

AND hold the salute long after he's aboard, or if he's leaving, they turn to face him as he leaves - something that the Marines never did. That turning part is to honor the President and the Marines, while dutiful in their obligation to salute the President, they often didn't hold it very long and did not turn to follow the President as he walked away from Marine1 or in the case of Air Force honor guard,AF1.

Notice how we see the Officers turning to honor the President as he walks away from Marine1 and Air Force1!!

They love their CinC - they believe in him and know that he loves them. He's fought for 3 raises for them in his first two years in office - and they needed it.

Truthy - heading off to cook something to eat....for real, this time!

[Maigrey]

I still recall the incident where the president was boarding Marine 1, and accidently forgot to salute the Marine who was guarding the door. (IIRC, the President was carrying Barney (OWF???))

The Marine didn't react, but was utterly shocked when the President reappeared, and saluted the Marine at his station. I think the Marine smiled when the CIC did this.

Never would you have seen that little bit of respect from the previous administration. I like having the honor restored back to the office of the President.