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Tag: Flagpole

American Flag
Posted on October 1, 2019October 3, 2019 Flag Etiquette Flag Information

Flagpole Guidelines

Flagpole guidelines regarding the height of a flagpole appropriate for various sized flags. Since the early days of this country, the U.S. Flag Code has outlined proper flag etiquette on everything from when, where, and how you should fly an American flag. But, did you know there are also general... Read more

Posted on September 26, 2017 Flag Information

How to Replace the Rope on Your Flagpole

Become an Expert on Flagpole Maintenance Have you ever wondered how to measure the height of your flagpole easily? Do you know how to replace the rope on your flagpole? If so, we created a video just for you! Have additional questions or need a new flag or flagpole? Visit... Read more

Ship half mast
Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 Flag Etiquette

Half-Staff versus Half-Mast: Which is correct?

Half-staff versus half-mast, did you know there is a difference between the two? Here is what makes the 2 terms different and how to use them properly. On national holidays of recognition, such at Memorial Day and Patriot Day, flags fly at half-staff between the summit and bottom of a... Read more

Posted on June 3, 2016 Flag Fun Flag News

Telangana Attempts Tallest Flagpole to Honor Second Anniversary

Earlier this month, Chief Minister Shri K Chandrasekhar Roa of Telangana ordered a 303 foot flagpole to be built in time for his state’s second anniversary. Source If approved, the Telangana flagpole would take the title of India’s tallest flagpole over the current 293 ft pole in Ranchi, India. Draw... Read more

Posted on March 3, 2016April 7, 2016 Flag Etiquette

What Size Flag Is Right For My Flagpole?

Every so often a comment pops up on the blog asking about flagpoles and flag sizes. We’ve decided to finally write a blog to help anyone asking this same question. The easiest way to determine which sized flag to fly from your pole is to first consider the height of... Read more

Kandahar, Afghanistan flag pole
Posted on August 21, 2012August 21, 2012 Flag News

Flag Now Flying Proud Over Aeromedical Staging Facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

A flagpole built and donated by a father of a solider and New Jersey native made it possible to fly the flag over aeromedical staging facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan. August 21, 2012 – It took months of research and preparation to create the flagpole that was designed in Califon, New Jersey. ... Read more

Fallen military flagpole
Posted on July 20, 2012August 2, 2012 Flag News

Boy Gets Flag in Memory of his Fallen Military Father

Flags for Fallen Military installs flagpole for Spec. Steven Jewell The son of fallen military man, Specialist Steven Jewell, continues to remember his father with an honorary flagpole. Military men and women constantly put their lives on the line for our country every day and, unfortunately, some make the ultimate... Read more

flagpole painting
Posted on June 21, 2012August 2, 2012 Flag News

Flagpole Painting – A Family Affair

A fear of heights is not even a question for this father-son duo and their business, the flagpole painting business that is. Warren Hinrichs travels the country painting any and every flagpole he’s asked to do. Their latest job, the Woodbury Court House, took him a mere three hours for... Read more

Posted on April 4, 2012June 13, 2013 Flag Fun

Tailgate Flagpoles: the Importance of the Tailgate Flag

Tailgating is not just something you do before a football game. To many people it is a game day ritual that is not complete without your team tailgate flag. With NFL draft quickly approaching, it is time to start preparing for this year’s football season.  While going over your checklist;... Read more

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