Prior to SES appointment, Mr. Lehnes served as Chief of Operations, PEO Communications Systems, and most recently as Acting Deputy PEO Communications Systems. George G. Williams, PEO Tactical Missiles, Army Acquisition Executive, Program Executives. However, it is also perfectly acceptable for civilians to stand at attention, men removing their headdress. It is not necessary for women to remove their right glove when pledging allegiance. Although preferable to have a flag in the room when pledging allegiance, there is no objection to pledging without one being present.
Men remove their headdress.
When played indoors without display of the flag, all present should also stand at attention and face toward the music. When the flag is displayed during playing of the national anthem outdoors, those not in uniform face the flag and either stand at attention or salute by placing the right hand over the heart. The same general rule applies when the flag is displayed indoors except that civilians traditionally stand at attention and face toward the flag. In demonstrating his preference in honoring the national anthem, Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Togo D. West, Jr., places his hand over his heart at all indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Once the colors are presented and directed to be posted, the audience should stand at attention until the color guard has departed.