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TOGA Coin arrives in Iraq |
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The daughter of TOGA member Mike and Ellie May, during her recent deployment to Iraq. Major Denise McFarland is an Army Nurse assigned to Tripler Army Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii. Since this picture was taken Denise has been redeployment to Hawaii. Mike May served in Company A, 1st Battle Group, at Fort McNair from June 1956 to January 1959. |
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Veterans may render the military salute |
SEC. 594. CONDUCT BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS OUT OF UNIFORM DURING HOISTING, LOWERING, OR PASSING OF UNITED STATES FLAG Effective January 28th, 2008, during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the United States Flag, members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. The operative word here is "MAY." There have been a number of false alarms related to veterans who are not in uniform being authorized to render the military salute. Then, when it finally became official, it appears that many of those who initially spread the false alarm were reluctant to broadcast the message for fear it was another false alarm. However, it is OFFICIAL now. On January 28th, 2008 (already 2-1/2 months ago), the President has signed into Law H.R. 4986 (The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008). The relevant section of the Act which addresses the military salute is Section 594. Section 594 of this Act amends Section 9 of Title 4 of the United States Code which relates to the rendering of the military salute. Click here to see the exact reading |
| ABC News Nightline TOG Review |
| An excellent piece that ran on ABC News Nightline showcases the unique mission and special professionalism of The Old Guard...the Soldiers in this piece are outstanding spokespersons; the public who saw this got a view of the quality of the force. Click here |
| The 10th Annual Old Guard Association Reunion Was Held on September 19-23/200 |
Registered Members and guests that attended our Annual Reunion |