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Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Flag Etiquette

Memorial Day Half-Staff Etiquette for Flying Flags

Memorial Day Half-staff Etiquette for Properly Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes. While Memorial Day has largely become the “kickoff” to summer with outdoor celebrations and barbecues please take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, the reason we celebrate Memorial Day each year.... Read more

Posted on May 21, 2018 Flag History Flag Information

“Flag In” a tradition 70 years in the making- Collins Flags

American flags at gravesites for service members buried at both Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery   Memorial Day is a week away it seems only fitting to discuss one of the longest running and largest flag placing traditions in the world! This tradition,... Read more

Posted on May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 Flag Fun

V.A. Recognizes Tribute to Veterans – ‘Black Out’

Starting the project two and a half years ago, West Virginia-based owner-operator Chuck Timbrook transformed his 1999 Freightliner into “Black Out”, a custom tribute to military veterans featuring a special reference to the 167th Airlift Wing of the National Guard in his hometown, Martinsburg. Black Out The Black Out features an... Read more

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Posted on May 5, 2018May 2, 2018 Flag History

Cinco de Mayo: A celebration of Mexican heritage and pride

Cinco de Mayo, translated from Spanish for “fifth of May,” is celebrated predominantly in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in Puebla. It is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, as well as commemorating the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. The Battle of Puebla... Read more

Posted on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Flag History

The American Flag’s Most Timeless Photograph

‘Flags of Our Fathers’ Author Describes Learning of His Dad’s Quiet Courage Flags of Our Fathers (2000) is a New York Times bestselling book.  The book, written by James Bradley with Ron Powers, follows the lives of the five Marines and one United States Navy Corpsman who raised the American... Read more

Posted on April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Flag Information Flag News

Display Your Earth Day Flag on April 22nd

Earth Day is a time to celebrate Mother Nature and raise awareness for earth preserving tactics. Fly your Earth Day Flag and support our earth! In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day. The 22nd of April, aka Earth Day, is a celebration that is... Read more

Posted on April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Flag Fun Flag News

Do you know the “Flag Man”?

It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Flag Man! His name is Colin Campbell he is one of the most notable patriots in the Greater Lansing area… attracting waves, smiles, and honks from those who pass by. He is a Marine Corps Vietnam vet, and has been walking Marsh Road... 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

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Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 Flag Etiquette

Can You Wear the American Flag as Clothing?

Should or can you wear the American flag as clothing? Here is what the U.S. Flag Code says about wearing the American flag. Many people like to show off their patriotism by wearing the American flag as clothing, but is that proper etiquette according the US Flag Code? The issue... Read more

Nautical Flags
Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Flag History

Nautical Flag History | Using Flags as Ship Signals

Catch up on your nautical flag history and learn about everything from where the flags came from to what the colors and flag combinations mean. Ships all around the world follow a certain flag signal code called the International Maritime Flag System. This flag system has been in use for... Read more

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