Madison receives a flown flag gift from the Navy as a thank you for care packages. The Borough Council in Madison, New Jersey helped the U.S. Navy in their own special way by sending care packages overseas. This is just one of the ways local communities are getting involved and... Read more
Proper display and etiquette for how to fold an American flag. Folding an American Flag is a tradition, in which we remember our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.” A folded American Flag also resembles a colonial soldiers’ cocked hat that was worn during the fight for Independence, as well... Read more
Memorial Day is a nationally observed holiday that occurs annually on the last Monday in May, honoring the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day officially became a federally recognized holiday in 1971. Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it is formerly known... Read more
Arlington National Cemetery is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument dedicated to the American soldiers who lost their life in war/service without their remains being identified. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours per day, 365 days each year –... Read more
Daughter of Father Serving Overseas Upset by Missing American Flag -Carleton, MI Jordin Kennedy, 12, was disheartened at the beginning of this school year when she noticed that something was missing from her classroom at Wagar Middle School. The flag poles at her school were empty. This was an upsetting... Read more
Kentucky’s Gov. Ordered Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Local Soldier Who Lost His Life Private First Class Dustin D. Gross, 19, of Jefferson, Kentucky died on May 7th, in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan. Pfc. Dustin Gross died from injuries sustained from enemy forces attack on his unit with... Read more
The United States Army consists of two forces: Active Duty Soldiers or Soldiers in the US Army Reserve. While the two forces work together in tandem and are intertwined, Active Duty soldiers devote their time to the Army as a fulltime career. The United States Army Reserve requires soldiers –... Read more
Military Wife & Angels Fan Carries Out American Flag Opening Night as flag-bearers celebrate another exciting night in MLB baseball. On Friday night, April 6th, 2012, at the Angels’ home opener longtime Angel’s fan Jennifer McIntire carried out the American Flag. She was one of the 350 volunteers dressed in... Read more
Three Ohio Army National Guard soldiers killed while serving in Afghanistan. City Hall American flag at half-staff in their honor. This Friday morning the American Flag was flown at half-staff in front of City Hall in honor of three local Ohio Army National Guard soldiers. The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department... Read more