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Show TI TIMES ME July 26, 2012 HILLTOP TIMES What to do during Reveille/Retreat Flags on stationary flag staffs are only saluted during Reveille, Retreat or special ceremonies. In these cases, when outside and in uniform, face the flag (if visible) or face the music. Stand at attention and salute on the first note of the music (or if no music, when you see the flag first being raised or lowered). Drop your salute after the last note is played, or when the flag has been fully raised or lowered, depending on the ceremony (during the order of "Sound Retreat" which precedes the lowering of the flag, stand at Parade Rest). If in a vehicle during Reveille or Retreat, pull the car to the side of the road and stop. All occupants sit quietly at attention until the last note of the music has played. When in civilian clothes and outdoors, stand at attention and place your right hand (with a hat if wearing one) over your heart. To the Colors is not the National Anthem, it is only a bugle call and is sometimes played instead of the National Anthem, although it is not recommended as a replacement to the National Anthem. During To the Colors, military members and civilians should render the same customs and courtesies as those given to the playing of the National Anthem. ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force Traffic pulled over on June 13 included a motorcyclist as well as other motorists who showed the proper courtesy and respect for Reveille. Reveille/Retreat deserve customary courtesies From page 1 Military members who have deployed to other countries have often stood at attention for other countries' national anthems for much longer periods of time while serving overseas. Two to three minutes of time does not seem so much of an inconvenience, especially when you've lost a friend or comrade when they gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. Just asking a few people got some responses. Tiffiny George, a dental assistant at the Hill AFB Medical Clinic and military spouse said, "I think it shows respect for our country and patriotism. You need to show the proper respect especially on an Air Force base." Tech. Sgt. Anthony Diamond, at the Airman Leadership School said, "It's a custom and courtesy, paying respect to the flag, paying respect to the men and women who are serving our country and serving our nation. The song, in its entirety is maybe two to three minutes long." He questioned why anyone would be on an Air Force base who did not understand the custom and courtesy. "It's just one of those things 4 that paying respect to the flag and the men and the women 4 and it "It's a custom and courtesy, paying respect to the flag, paying respect to the men and women who are serving our country and serving our nation. The song, in its entirety is maybe two to three minutes long." Eiters, We LOVE Most Insurance Plans Accepted. New Payment Plans, Credit Cards, Military Dental Plans. Patients! EMERGENCIES WELCOME! TECH. SGT. ANTHONY DIAMOND, Airman Leadership School www.laytonpediatricdentistry.com definitely (concerns) me when others are driving along and not stopping," Diamond added. Command Chief Max Grindstaff, 75th Air Base Wing command chief, explained that Taps originated during the Civil War. It was a bugle call used to signal the end of the day and for soldiers to turn in for the night. Called "Extinguish Lights" it consists of 24 notes. Over time it's evolved into more of a time to pay respect for those who have fallen in the line of duty. It also gives us all a moment to take a knee and reflect on those fallen and our collective sacrifices. As we hurry about our day or head home at 5 p.m., the command chief asks that we be conscious of this playing over the base public address system and pull over if driving, or if on foot, render the proper customs and courtesies. 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