From Politico:
Never a soldier himself, but suddenly their commander-in-chief, President Barack Obama wanted to learn the job from the ground up.
Including the salute.
Under the guidance of an expert, aides say Obama privately repeated his salute over and over again until he got it down. In a testament to how sensitive the White House is about the commander in chief practicing this basic military gesture, aides would not say who taught Obama how to salute. But every time he uses it, Obama is trying to convey an insider’s respect for the armed forces without saying a word.
Read more ....My Comment: Soldiers will always respect the title and position, but every new Commander in Chief must earn his credibility through the actions and policies that he promotes. For President Obama it is still too early to pass judgment on his "evolution as Commander in Chief", but (if the Poltiico is to be believed), he is at least trying.
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