It's just a cool thing to get to do, militancy aside for a second. How many Americans actually get to be honored at the White House by the President in their lifetimes? Not that many.
Now with Trump in office, it means absolutely shyt.
Again if its cool to you fine.
As for militancy, has nothing to do with militancy, just not being brainwashed regarding government. I'm glad I grew up in a household where it was discouraged and my parents countered a lot of shyt fed at school and on tv.
As for honoring, how is it a honor, what are you gaining? You are just giving a politician a free photo op.
It has always meant nothing but shyt, its started way before trump.