Semper Fi Devil Dog......
I agree, there's no way Marines assigned Presidential duty would openly disrespect the President of the United States.....
We're taught to respect/salute the Rank, not the person. That also applied to foreign officers, both ally and enemy.
Look at POW camps during WW2
The Marines "protocol" is slightly different from the other branches - if I remember correctly, you do not salute if You're out of uniform or not wearing your cover.
Semper Fi Devil Dog...... I agree, there's no way Marines assigned Presidential duty would openly disrespect the President of the United States.....
We're taught to respect/salute the Rank, not the person. That also applied to foreign officers, both ally and enemy.
Look at POW camps during WW2
The Marines "protocol" is slightly different from the other branches - if I remember correctly, you do not salute if You're out of uniform or not wearing your cover.