Why are John and Cindy McCain being saluted?

[Virginia Dare]

[stillrockin]

1. Heirs to the Corporate Throne.

(With Hillary's blessing.)

[TwilightGardener]

2. That doesn't look like actual military, just looks like some schmuck

who wants to look like an ass.

[onenote]

3. According to retired military neighbor, its not uncommon

for current military to salute retired military. I recall Kerry being saluted on occasion during the 2004 campaign.

[Virginia Dare]

6. Okay, thanks for the info..

I didn't know Kerry was saluted, I guess there was never a prominent picture of it plastered all over the place...:think:

[MANative]

4. My dad is a retired Army Lt. Col - and gets saluted often...

whenever he's on base by people who know his former rank. It's a courtesy/nicety that's extended to former service members by current ones.

[Virginia Dare]

7. Thanks for the info!...n/t

[MANative]

8. You're welcome! n/t

[DS1]

5. Oh thank god! I thought this was going to be a shot of Marine One

and wondered if I was going to have to run down to 8th and I and slap a foo'

[MaryCeleste]

9. Its a civilian, most likely a veteran, based on the hat

And salutes between vets are not uncommon, especially if they are decorated combat veterans. McCain has a Silver and Bronze stars and a Legion of Merit. Whether you like him or not McCain is genuine thing when it comes to combat decorated veteran.