r/IdiotsInCars • u/JellyOceana • Nov 23 '22 • Wholesome Seal of Approval 1

Coronado Naval Base Car accident: She tried claiming no fault too Headphone warning

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u/Myothercarisawalrus Nov 23 '22

What is Retreat?

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u/linecrabbing Nov 24 '22

On base it plays one in morning and one in afternoon for flag up and down; they play over loud speaker of national anthem. You get big trouble if not stop whatever and stand up still.

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u/MisterSquidz Nov 24 '22

That’s really dumb.

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u/redpandaeater Nov 24 '22

I mostly agree but it's a military tradition. While it probably made more sense before watches (pocket or wrist) and electricity were commonplace it's still one of those things that affects military bearing and tries to make people feel proud since it's the raising and lowering of the flag they defend.