Obama Refuses To Solute Marine After Getting Helicopter From Lavish Vacation [VIDEO] Time and time again, President Obama has proven to the American people that he has very little respect for our men and women in uniform. Not only has he made terrible strategic choices as our Commander in Chief, like reducing our presence in the Middle East or releasing terrorists in exchange for a deserter, but he shows a blatant disregard for these brave men and women when in their presence. In a video that has now gone viral, Obama is shown coming back from vacation and walking right past a United States Marine who is saluting him. He simply refuses to acknowledge his presenceeven with something as simple as a nod or a wink. This is just the most recent example of Obamas true character, and it cannot be ignored. 