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USS Arizona Memorial
Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Flag History

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed annually on December 7, commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. The Japanese attack on the United States naval base in Oahu, Hawaii at Pearl Harbor was one of the greatest surprise attacks in military history. The attack was a... Read more

Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Flag History

U.S. Air Force Flag History

Celebrate a branch of the US military by learning about the Air Force flag history and their official seal. Like the other military flags, the Air Force flag symbolizes a prestigious history of dedication to this country. This dark blue flag consists of the Air Force coat of arms in... Read more

Posted on August 1, 2018August 2, 2018 Flag History

U.S. Coast Guard Flag History | Coast Guard Seal

Do you know what the Coast Guard flag looks like? Learn about the history behind the official U.S. Coast Guard Seal and flag. Do you know what the official U.S. Coast Guard Flag looks like? It starts with a white background an eagle in dark blue. Right above the eagle... Read more

Posted on April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 Flag Fun

Military Branch Flags: What do they look like?

There are five branches of the United States military; the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. While each branch of the military dedicates their time to certain aspects of protection and service, the five military branches work together to some extent in their role of security for... Read more

Flag worn backwards on military uniform
Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 Flag News

Why is the U.S. flag worn backwards on uniforms?

You may have noticed the American flag worn backwards on different military uniforms, but do you know why they do this? We did a little digging to find out. Civilians often wonder why the American Flag on military uniforms are worn ‘backwards.’ Some speculate that it represents the U.S. military... Read more

Posted on March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Flag Information Flag News Uncategorized

Star 4 Our Troops

                            We need your help flag community! This week we received a letter from Marlene out of Charleston, South Carolina. She has been packaging stars from American-made flags to distribute to veterans in her son Kevin’s memory,... Read more

Posted on November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 Flag News

Flags For Forgotten Soldiers

The War Is Not Over For Some For many soldiers who have served, the fight doesn’t end on the battlefield. That’s the message that Howard Berry has dedicated his life to spreading. Howard Berry, father of Sgt. Joshua Berry, started Flags For Forgotten Soldiers to raise awareness for soldiers that... Read more

Posted on May 11, 2016 Uncategorized

‘Flag Man’ Travels Cross-Country to Honor Fallen Soldier Funerals

For over a decade, ‘Flag Man’ Larry Eckhardt of Little York, Illinois, has traveled the country attending funerals of fallen soldiers killed overseas and lining the streets with flags. Flag Man’s History Armed with hundreds of American flags, Flag Man learns the procession route and places miles of flags along... Read more

Posted on May 17, 2014May 16, 2014 Flag History

Armed Forces Day 2014 : Which Branch Still Celebrates Its Own Day?

Armed Forces Day was created to help unify the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense, but this branch still celebrates their own day. The United States government has made it a priority to set aside days to recognize those courageous patriots who have fought for our freedoms.  There are multiple... Read more

Military Carrying US Flags
Posted on February 27, 2014 Flag News

US Military Bans American Flags Made in China

The US Military bans American flags made in China, and other foreign countries The stars and stripes are a powerful symbol to people all over the United States, but soldiers in particular. They carry them into battle, fly them over foreign bases, and proudly present them during processions. But up... Read more

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