Veterans

This is my first attempt at portrait photography, and I think it's kind of timely with tomorrow being Veteran's Day. I was walking through the Carmel Mission today with my family when I saw these two Marines getting ready to leave from a wedding. One was already in the car and I asked the Sergeant if I could snap a quick picture of the two of them. They were great sports and stood at "parade rest" without me asking or giving posing advice. Total time from contacting them to saying goodbye was about 15 seconds. I don't think it came out too bad considering. My only regret is that I didn't get a chance to find out what unit they were with. I'd love to have gotten a copy of the photo to them.

I'd also like to give a heart felt THANK YOU! to all our men and women in the armed forces. We will never forget what you do to keep us safe and free.

Awesome shot for a quick one...my advice is look up your local base and see if you can explain the situation and go from there...my guess is Arm Forces as they both have guns badges on their arms

very nice shot, couple of good looking heroes

Mr.Kenmuir wrote in post #15232080
Awesome shot for a quick one...my advice is look up your local base and see if you can explain the situation and go from there...my guess is Arm Forces as they both have guns badges on their arms

In the Marines, until you get to E-9 paygrade all rank chevrons have the crossed rifles (excepting Private First Class E-2 and Private E-1 which has NO chevrons)...

At E-9 they make a career path choice of either admin or combat arms (or something like that)....

Just saying since yesterday was the Marine Corps 237th birthday ....

This seems appropriate here:

Nicely done, crazy knight.

Ltdave wrote in post #15232799
In the Marines, until you get to E-9 paygrade all rank chevrons have the crossed rifles (excepting Private First Class E-2 and Private E-1 which has NO chevrons)...

At E-9 they make a career path choice of either admin or combat arms (or something like that)....

Just saying since yesterday was the Marine Corps 237th birthday ....

Sounds good, hopefully that info helps the OP

Nice shot of two Marines out of uniform, you're supposed to wear your cover (hat) when outdoors in uniform. You'd think the sergeant would know better! Army still has to teach the Marines how to get dressed in the morning. Lol. Happy Veterans Day.

mltain wrote in post #15234412
Nice shot of two Marines out of uniform, you're supposed to wear your cover (hat) when outdoors in uniform. You'd think the sergeant would know better! Army still has to teach the Marines how to get dressed in the morning. Lol. Happy Veterans Day.

We (USN/USMC) don't wear cover during religious services not associated with a military ceremony (indoors or outdoors) out of respect, unless otherwise directed by a CO or chaplain.

Skip Souza wrote in post #15233962
Nicely done, crazy knight.

Haha, thanks Skip, and everyone else!

Seapup, thanks for the clarification on their covers. I'd been wondering that myself. And in their defence, even if they hadn't been at a religious service (which they were), they were literally climbing in the car to leave when I flagged them down. I know covers can be akward in vehicles. Covered or not, these men have nothing but the utmost respect from me.

This may be an appropriate place to mention this.

There has been a major change to the U.S. Flag Code (which is the codified law on treatment of and respect to our national flag).

Prior to the change, when a salute to the flag was in order (such as during the playing of the National Anthem and when the flag was passing); all persons in civilian clothes were to place their right hand over their hearts. If you were wearing a hat with civilian clothing, the correct manner of respect was to remove the hat and place it over your heart.

Since the change, veterans, retired military, and active duty, in civilian clothes, whether wearing a hat or not; are allowed to render the military hand salute to honor the flag. This allows us to be different from those who have never, for one reason or another, served in the military.

It is also information which has not been widely diseminated...

BTW: There are also several differences between the Sea Services and the other services regarding salutes... The Navy and Marine Corps in uniform do not salute when they are not covered (not wearing hats). The Navy and Marine Corps are also authorized to salute with their left hand if they cannot salute with their right hand such as due to the loss of the right arm or wearing a cast on that arm...

BTW: The Staff Sergeant is wearing the Joint Chiefs of Staff identification badge under his medals. The decoration is authorized to staff and support personnel assigned to the Office of the Joint Chiefs. Individuals may qualify for permanent wear of this badge after being assigned to the staff for two years.