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Originally Posted by BuggBob
Lastly members of the military who are properly covered need not remove their cap, but can actually hand salute when the colors are presented.
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Only when in uniform, jarhead.
You do not salute while in civilian clothing. As a veteran of the United States Navy (and scouts), I was also indoctrinated into the proper procedures when our National Anthem is played and/or colors are presented. When in civilian attire, you will remove your cover if covered and place it over your heart in your right hand (or left if disabled).
About the flag, it doesn't get lowered during inclement weather unless the wind is so strong, it would take the flag pole out of the ground and the flag would get soiled by touching said ground. My flag flies 24/7 as it is properly illuminated at night. It flies during blizzards and wind storms as I'm not worried that my pole is going anywhere. It's withstood 70 MPH winds so far with no issues.