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[jnevis]

At least he properly salutes the flag during the National Anthem!!!!
I guess if your the President (and the USSS in the corner) you don't have to.

[WatchManUSA]

Since the Vice President has NO role in the US Military I'm not sure it is protocol for him to salute the flag or a military unit until such time that the VP was serving as the President.  I don't think Joe was in the military.  As a result he is a civilian.  Civilians salute the flag by placing their right hand with palm open and fingers together over their heart.

I think what he did in the picture is correct etiquette and protocol for a civilian VP.

[BAC]

It's a joke people!

[tombogan03884]

He was never in the Service, He is not in the Chain of Command, and he is not "Under arm's" (Wearing a hat for the Civ's )
So He is doing the "Right" thing .
And as the only Civilian he is a bigger sore thumb than if he were screwing up  
(We might be underestimating Joe "Quayle" )
Secret Service is working, requiring them to salute the Flag would produce a predictable time when everyone's hands would be about as far from their weapons as possible, that would be a vulnerability.

It's a joke people!

I understand that it's a joke Headline, and I did laugh, but I'm commenting just on the photo which I assume is real.
Joe may find himself facing RE Lee's question ?

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[Solus]

It's a joke people!

I understand it is a joke too...but some of the salutes by the troops look a bit sloppy...particularly the soldier to Greasy's right (left of him in the picture)

Are these US Troops?  Unusual mix of Salute Form there.