It was a military briefing, not a rally. Military decorum does not call for applause or booing.
Originally Posted by ol 55
Originally Posted by John Milliman
EXACTLY!!!! Spot on, Jerry! I was on my feet yelling "YES!!!!" throughout SecWar's speech.
Oh ... and ... BEAT AIR FORCE!!! We're coming for you next, Army!!!
Go Navy!
No one in that room full of flag and general officers onboard Quantico was cheering, even when the president encouraged applause. The silence was deafening.
