Marching band and drum corps directors, color guard instructors, and flag printing companies have a very big responsibility to not violate Title 4 of the US Code, the Flag Code.
The Disposition of American Flags
There are instances where we may want to “honor” someone by doing something that possibly violates the Flag Code due to ignorance. This article aims to eliminate that ignorance and inform on ways to truly honor the ones who served our country.
This is Illegal in the US – Treason
This photo is contrived. Fremont High School in California DID NOT raise the flag of Palestine. But, let’s get the correct info concerning something like this.
The Three Flag “Codes”
Did you know that there are, essentially, three codes for flag protocol that we follow? Let’s take a look.
When to Raise and Lower the American Flag
I received these questions just a short time ago. 1. At the beginning of the work day (duty day) when raising the U.S. flag in conjunction with a state flag which one is flown first? I believe it to be the U.S. flag. Answer: Per the Flag Code, the American flag is always raised first. 2. When lowering the flags …
What’s Wrong with This Parade Picture?
I haven’t posted one of these in a while. So, what is wrong with this picture? The flag is being carried by some great US marines in a parade. And let’s be clear, everyone involved is well-intentioned and I am not pointing things out to put down any individual. However, there is a Flag Code and what I’m abut to …
Special Report: US Flag Not Dipped During Parade of Nations
That’s right, the American flag was not dipped to the “royal” box during the 2012 Olympics Parade of Nations in London, England. “Disrespect!” you say? Nonsense. Our Flag Code give us the guidance of not dipping the flag. Other countries are different and that’s fine. America not wiping the ground with Old Glory means we hold our flag in high esteem …