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The brace was the first of Balogun’s international career and came in his World Cup debut before a crowd of family and friends, a cheering section he saluted from behind the goal line after scoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Trump, wearing a black overcoat, saluted as flag-draped coffins were removed from the back of a transport plane, according to photographs released by the White House said.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The team sang and saluted during subsequent matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The Iran players sang and saluted during the anthem in their following matches against tournament hosts Australia and the Philippines.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A diminutive captain cutting an unstalwart figure in his flight suit, walked to the colonel’s desk and saluted.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy