Jun. 7—Flag Day is June 14. It is the celebration and recognition of the stars and stripes. Although it isn't a federal holiday, it is a state holiday in Pennsylvania and New York. Flag Day started ...

If you have an American flag that needs disposed of, don’t just throw it away. That’s what Cambria County American Legion members say. They say there’s an easy way to get rid of your old flag in a ...

American Legion Post Commander Lee Starcher, a U.S. Army veteran, talked Friday during a ceremony where the Post disposed of several flags that were worn and in bad shape in a ceremony with a lot of ...

When American flags reach their end, when edges are frayed and tattered, there are rules that govern their disposal. And when that time comes, there is a network of folks in Sonoma County, many of ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Exchange Club and the Albany American Legion Post 30 came together Friday for a flag disposal ceremony, to protect our American Flag’s honor. It’s not just a display of ...

FLAG DISPOSAL Once the flag has become worn, it should be taken down and burned. The ceremony should be simple but dignified, preferably in a private area. The flag should be folded in the tri-corner ...

The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.

As a Girl Scout for most of my childhood years, there were certain rules, regulations and etiquette I learned about the American flag. For instance, it should never touch the ground. And, when it ...