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Flag folding facts I never knew

When I was in grade school our principal taught us how to fold the flag and the other facts in the video. As the students were in charge of putting it up and taking it down everyday.
 
Part of Navy bootcamp is proper instruction on handling the colors. I served in Sub service and the colors were the responsibility of the Quartermasters whenever we were in port. If you happened to be the topside watch at dusk,you were the helper in properly folding the colors.
 
I have been on funeral detail more than once and am very familiar with the details of folding the flag. Also, having spent over 2 decades in the military I have always felt a deep sense of honor and pride of saluting the flag. On Ft Bragg when they play retreat in the evening to lower the flag, traffic is required to stop, people are to get out of their vehicles, face the flag and salute. If you are dumb enough to ignore that, chances are someone is going to cave in your door.
 
I have a question about rain.

I always take mine down before it rains.

Some in the neighborhood do not.

What's correct?
 
From Military.com:

The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.
 
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In today’s crazy world we have to remember the flag stands for America and all who have fought to protect our freedoms. Not the idiotic politicians who are currently at the helm. Being a veteran, it’s hard to see where our great country is being taken. You, me, us, or them we are all Americans.
 
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I was on flag detail in '82-'83 at the 21 week live-in CHP Academy in Bryte, Calfornia with 3 other cadets. Today, i sometimes find it convenient to fold tarps and blankets the same way as the flag triangle.
 
I was taught this in the Scouts. Also the correct disposal of a flag.
 
During this Covid thing it bothers me to see face masks made from flags and I have even seen Veterans wearing them. As we approach the Presidential re-Election I also see shirts from flags and they are not just Red, White, and Blue, they are actually 50 Stars and 13 Stripes.
 
When I was younger I did not like seeing clothing that appeared to be made out of a flag (stars and stripes) but as I have aged it no longer bothers me and now I see it as being patriotic; I'd rather see that then some of the options out there.

Presumably there are only 2 places where the flag can officially be flown 24hrs a day; Arlington National Cemetery and the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood SD (there is a sign there stating this). I know this is not followed as I have seen flags all over the place that are never taken down.

When I was on active duty, we deployed with a flag in most instances and flew them during opening and closing ceremonies during various missions where we were working with an allied force.

I have stood at attention for taps many times and it still gives me the "tingles" when I hear it in addition to bringing back a lot of memories (good and bad).
 
I have carried that way with me for a very long time. Learned it in Scouting and then my Service time. Always show respect for the Flag. Just a few more points to ya'll...

The Flag may remain up at all times and even throughout the night if it is illuminated and is an all weather type. Those not all weather types must be retreated at sundown and raised at sunrise.
It should never touch the ground.
As for clothing items and such...The flag will never be used as an item of clothing. It also must note be desecrated by being an item of clothing. Those that say that it's OK are wrong.
Finally...Ever wonder why USPS stamps seem to always have the Flag printed upon it? I do not know that answer but can tell you that when the stamp is canceled out with a stamp of ink over it, it is technically desecrating the Flag. Just sayin is all

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70chall440 said:
When I was younger I did not like seeing clothing that appeared to be made out of a flag (stars and stripes) but as I have aged it no longer bothers me and now I see it as being patriotic; I'd rather see that then some of the options out there.
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I am sensitive to it because of the schools ceasing the Pledge of Allegiance, Flag burning, and people not respecting the National Anthem. Reluctant to accept any additional disrespect.
 
I didn't know all that, some sure, but, that was good, Thanks for sharing!!
 
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