Honor the Flag Few things can be as confusing as the proper way to honor the Flag of the United States. Flag etiquette is really pretty straightforward. There are a few rules to remember but simply treating the flag with respect will get you by most of the time. •On special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.•Do not let the flag touch the ground.•Do not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.•Do not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.•Do not use the flag as clothing.•Do not store the flag where it can get dirty.•Do not use it as a cover.•Do not fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free.•Do not draw on, or otherwise mark the flag. to honor the dead by helping the livingLearn more about our Flag http://www.vfw.org/Community/Flag-Education/http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.htmlhttp://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagcode.htmUS Flag CodeFlag DisposalWe all hope that our flag flies forever over the land of the free, but the flag itself will wear out. You should never fly a flag that is badly torn or heavily soiled. If it cannot be cleaned or properly mended, it should be retired with honor and respect. As a service to our community, the VFW provides a drop box for individuals, groups or public agencies to leave their United States flag for proper disposal. The drop box is a retired mail box positioned inside the VFW property directly in front of the main entrance. Fold your flag and simply drop it into the box and the Post will take care of the rest.VFW Post 94154892 Nielson Rd., Phelan, CA 92371Call us at 760-868-1999 for additional information or assistance.If you want to retire the flag yourself, here are the rules.Flag Disposal:1.The flag should be folded in its customary manner.2.It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag.3.Place the flag on the fire.4.The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.5.After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.6.Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances.When to fly the flag at half-staff•Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15th (Unless that day is also Armed Forces Day.) (sunrise to sunset)•Memorial Day, last Monday in May (sunrise to noon)•Patriot Day, September 11th (sunrise to sunset)•Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7th (sunrise to sunset)Flying the flag with the union downarticle (a) in Section 8 of the U.S. Flag Code:“The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.”Flying the union down as a sign of political protest is NOT showing respect to the flag, the nation or anyone that has fought to preserve our nation.
Honor the Flag
Few things can be as confusing as the proper way to honor the Flag of the United States. Flag etiquette is really pretty
straightforward. There are a few rules to remember but simply treating the flag with respect will get you by most of the time.
•
On special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.
•
Do not let the flag touch the ground.
•
Do not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.
•
Do not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.
•
Do not use the flag as clothing.
•
Do not store the flag where it can get dirty.
•
Do not use it as a cover.
•
Do not fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free.
•
Do not draw on, or otherwise mark the flag.
to honor the dead by helping the living
Learn more about our Flag
http://www.vfw.org/Community/Flag-Education/
http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagcode.htm
US Flag Code
Flag Disposal
We all hope that our flag flies forever over the land of the free, but the flag itself will wear out. You should never fly a flag that is
badly torn or heavily soiled. If it cannot be cleaned or properly mended, it should be retired with honor and respect. As a service
to our community, the VFW provides a drop box for individuals, groups or public agencies to leave their United States flag for
proper disposal. The drop box is a retired mail box positioned inside the VFW property directly in front of the main entrance. Fold
your flag and simply drop it into the box and the Post will take care of the rest.
VFW Post 9415
4892 Nielson Rd., Phelan, CA 92371
Call us at 760-868-1999 for additional information or assistance.
If you want to retire the flag yourself, here are the rules.
Flag Disposal:
1.
The flag should be folded in its customary manner.
2.
It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag.
3.
Place the flag on the fire.
4.
The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent
reflection.
5.
After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.
6.
Please make sure you are conforming to local/state fire codes or ordinances.
When to fly the flag at half-staff
•
Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15th (Unless that day is also Armed Forces Day.) (sunrise to sunset)
•
Memorial Day, last Monday in May (sunrise to noon)
•
Patriot Day, September 11th (sunrise to sunset)
•
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7th (sunrise to sunset)
Flying the flag with the union down
article (a) in Section 8 of the U.S. Flag Code:
“The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to
life or property.”
Flying the union down as a sign of political protest is NOT showing respect to the flag, the nation or anyone that has fought to
preserve our nation.
