[SES1066]

Note in the picture of Sgt. Crawford, the blue ‘service ribbon’ at the top and center. That is the Medal of Honor ribbon. In the military, it is the normal order for lower ranks to salute higher ranks and then for the higher ranks to return the recognition. This is reversed for living MoH awardees in uniform, they are saluted first by all ranks and then return the salute! It is not codified but is the very strong tradition for all service branches.

In memory of your service, Master Sergeant William Crawford, USA (ret), a grateful nation (with idiot exceptions) thanks you!

[PROCON]

Bump, thanks for the background info, FRiend!

[publius911]

In the military, it is the normal order for lower ranks to salute higher ranks and then for the higher ranks to return the recognition. This is reversed for living MoH awardees in uniform, they are saluted first by all ranks and then return the salute! It is not codified but is the very strong tradition for all service branches.

Are you sure this is still valid?

Sounds like something the Manchurian Candidate president would change.

He has yet to meet an honorable tradition that he could like.