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1) From the January, 2009 issue of the VFW Magazine:
"A measure that allows veterans and troops not in uniform to render a hand salute during the playing of the National Anthem was approved as part of the 2009 Defense Authorization Act. The new law builds on a provision in the 2008 Defense Authorization Act that authorized veterans to render a military-style salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the U.S. Flag."
2) From the Americal Division Veterans Association website (americal.org):
Americal Division Unit Citations-Vietnam:
Abbreviations: DAGO Department of the Army General Order
VUA U.S. Army Valorous Unit Award
RVNGC Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation
3rd Bn, 1st Inf
VUA 11 Aug 69 - 31 Aug 69 DAGO 43, 1972
RVNGC 2 Nov 68 - 28 Feb 69 DAGO 2, 1971
RVNGC 24 Aug 69 - 31 Dec 69 DAGO 42, 1972
RVNGC 31 Mar 70 - 30 Jun 70 DAGO 42, 1972
HHC, 3rd Bn, 1st Inf
RVNGC 1 Apr 71 - 30 Jun 71 DAGO 6, 1974
Co C, 3rd Bn, 1st Inf
VUA 12-13 May 69 DAGO 43, 1970
(The RVNGC medal and ribbon may be purchased at Military.com)
Mike