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American Legion Riders Retire US Flags
Posted on October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 Flag News

American Legion Riders Retire Old US Flags

American Legion Riders retire old US flags, honoring them with a proper flag retirement ceremony. Tossing an American flag into a fire may seem disrespectful but, when done right, it is actually the proper way to honor a flag that is unfit to fly. Last Saturday in Martinsburg, a group... Read more

American Legion donates flags
Posted on October 3, 2013 Flag News

American Legion Donates US Flags to a Local School

The American Legion donates US flags to a local school, along with the American Legion Auxiliary group in hopes of teaching more students about the flag. There are many ways to teach fourth graders about civic pride and duty but the American Legion Post 191 took it upon themselves to... Read more

American Legion donates large US Flag
Posted on September 20, 2013 Flag News

American Legion Post Donates US Flag to Neighboring School

The Staten Island American Legion Post donates US flag to a local school as part of a veteran-student out reach program. Crowds gathered last weekend to take a look at the brand new American flag now proudly waving above the new PS 48 on Targee Street. Parents, teachers, students, and... Read more

American legion retires U.S. flags
Posted on May 1, 2013May 1, 2013 Flag Etiquette

American Legion Retires U.S. Flags

American Legion retires U.S. flags as they pay their utmost respect to Old Glory. Last week, 12 members of the American Legion Post 20 stood at attention during a very special flag retirement ceremony. Friends and family members also gathered to pay their respects. Legion Commander Bob Masters said, “You... Read more

veteran holds destroyed U.S. flag
Posted on April 26, 2013 Flag Etiquette

American Legion Offers Dignified Flag Ceremony

The Waxhaw American Legion Post 208 offers a dignified flag ceremony for old U.S. flags. Most Americans know that the U.S. flag should be treated with honor and respect. However, if they haven’t served in the military or scouts, they may not know what to do exactly with a flag... Read more

Giant Freedom Flag
Posted on February 26, 2013 Flag News

Giant Freedom Flag to Fly Above New Roundabout

Florida city to host special ceremony to celebrate new Freedom Flag. Measuring 12 feet by 18 feet, a giant American flag will commemorate the brand new roundabout in the middle of the small town Tavares, Florida.  The city is hosting a special ceremony where the VFW, American Legion, and local... Read more

Iraq war flag
Posted on February 8, 2013 Flag News

Courier News donates Iraq War Flag to American Legion

Iraq war flag flown in battle finds a new home with the American Legion in Elgin. In 2006, an American flag proudly flew on a U.S. military base in Iraq in honor of The Courier News and its readers. Now, that Iraq War flag will have a new home with... Read more

Veteran grave marker stick flags
Posted on January 1, 2013December 27, 2012 Flag News

High School Students Help Remove Flags from Veterans’ Graves

Students find a new way to honor those who sacrificed to protect this country Around 100 Johnson City High School students help remove flags and gathered to show respect for passed away veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their county and community. It took the group about an hour... Read more

Car Wash Giant American Flag
Posted on December 5, 2012 Flag News

Kansas Car Wash Gets a New Giant American Flag

American Legion group dedicates brand new flag to car wash. In Frontenac, Kansas, not even a cold chill in the air and slight drizzle could stop a special American flag dedication ceremony put on by the American Legion Post 43. The Post is also responsible for donating the new set... Read more

Honoring Louisiana Veterans
Posted on November 8, 2012 Flag News

Community Continues Long Tradition of Honoring Veterans

A Louisiana town hosts a four-day long extravaganza dedicated to veterans from all military branches. As the first of several events dedicated to honoring veterans, community members of Opelousas, Louisiana hoisted up the five flags of the U.S. military branches Thursday November 1st. Dorothy Thomas, organizer of the event, said... Read more

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