Proper courtesies during Reveille and Retreat Published April 23, 2015 By Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- When Reveille or Retreat begins, anyone outside should stop what they are doing and face the sound of the music or a visible U.S. Flag, with service members standing at parade rest. On the first note of "To the Colors" or the National Anthem, civilians should place their right hand over their heart and military members in uniform should come to attention and render a salute until the last note of the anthem has played. Veterans and military members in civilian attire have the option to salute or place their hand over their heart. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Sahara Fales)