These airmen are to salute only commissioned and warrant officers.
The only civilian to receive such a courtesy is the CINC.
As for Tampon Tim, he would not receive a salute even while on active duty.
No disrespect to NCO's, but no salute.
And he retired as a Master Sergeant, not a Command Sergeant Major.
As a make believe soldier in the Minnesota National Guard, he displayed his cowardice in such a manner that the obvious repercussions are fully justified.
His disgrace takes me back...
Taking a trip on the Wayback Machine to a TV series, 'Branded'.
Prior to 'Branded', a highly successful western TV series established this Manly Man's career.
Chuck Connors was much endeared to this young cowboy with his role as Lucas McCain in
The Rifleman
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son captivated TV audiences weekly.
From five years old to near manliness as a nine year old, I looked forward to the beginning of each episode.
His usage of that Winchester was much emulated, largely met with poor results, by many young boys.
I didn't have a Winchester, but, by golly, I had a Fanner 50!
After colorization of the airwaves and introduction of a variety of new series, the old TV western started to become history.
The addition of color to our viewing produced a paradigm shift in what primetime presented.
As an example, 'The Munsters' series was curtailed; 'Batman', in full color, took over.
An extra 10,000 dollars per episode to colorize. CBS was too cheap to spend that kind of money. Say goodbye to two ladies who stirred my testosterone production: Lily and Marilyn (the Pat Priest version).
And who didn't love Grandpa and Herman?
ABC made the same mistake with 'The Addams Family'. Two seasons in B & W, like 'The Munsters', and poof - gone.
Fred Gwynne is missed with his ascension to Heaven in 1993. Thank you, sir, for so much entertainment over years, most recently in 'My Cousin Vinny'.
God smiled on you with the lovely cast with whom you worked. Besides the aforementioned Lily and Marilyn, let's not forget Marissa Tomei.
Oh my...
God bless you and your family.