When and how to retire an American flag respectfully The United States Flag Code outlines proper flag etiquette for everything from properly folding a flag to flying a flag correctly. It even describes in great detail how to retire an American flag respectfully. The U.S. Flag code states that, “the flag,... Read more
Patriots of a younger generation learns about the flag during a US flag retirement ceremony. Clutching a tattered American flag very tightly, Stewart E. Lerch tossed it into the orange flames as he said his father’s name aloud. Lerch was only 7 months old when his dad was killed during... Read more
In Concord, Connecticut, a unique flag ceremony salutes veterans all over the country for their dedication and service. This year on Veteran’s Day, a flag ceremony in Concord saluted veterans for their service and dedication to protecting this country. As the sun shone above them, several veterans gathered around the... Read more
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
The Marine Corps League and other military and community organizations help retire US flags. Watch the video to learn more. When an American flag becomes unfit to fly, flag etiquette rules state that is must be retired. The most appropriate way to retire an old flag is via burning, although... Read more
Hundreds of US flags retired at Davis County Fair signal a proper sendoff for Old Glory and teach the community a valuable lesson. When it comes to dealing with an American flag that is unfit to fly, there is only one option – a proper retirement. That is exactly what... Read more
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
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
Woodvale Elementary school holds 11th annual Patriotic Flag Ceremony recognizing those who served in the military or as first responders. The front lawns of a small Louisiana school changed to a haze of red, white and blue the morning of Friday November 3rd as students, faculty, and military personnel gathered... Read more
Military members consider the dawn and dusk flag ceremony an honor and tribute to all fallen comrades. Performed at U.S. military bases all over the world, the raising and lowering of the American flag is not simply another duty routinely carried out every day. Especially while deployed, this act holds... Read more