We raised our flags September 11, 2001 and flew them proudly. Our flags stand tall as we leave our mark on foreign soil. Each year, Americans across the nation unfurl their flags on Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Flag Day. For some, the Stars and Stripes decorates their porches all year as a daily reminder of what it means to be an American.
But what do we do when our flags become tattered and torn, and can fly no longer? Find out on Military.com.
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How to Lay Old Glory to Rest
Week of June 29, 2009
Current Issue
- NFL's Top 100 Players
- DoDEA Educational Scores Released
- Exchanges Explain Clothing Return Policy
- Housing Crisis Hits Home
- Employer Info Requested from Guard
- Museum Unveils 9-11 Exhibit
- Jump-Start Your Career: Become a Teacher
- Deal of the Week: Great Deals at Dell
- Featured Job: Government and Law Enforcement
- Not Too Late to Play Military Fantasy Football
- Sea Duty Aids Advancement
- New Army Insignia Announced
- Organization Celebrates Milestone
- Exchange Mall Says 'Hi Honey'
- Guide Helps Cope with Separation
- H1N1 Vaccine Coming in October
- Money Orders at the Commissary
- Navy Shifts Deployment Schedules
- New AF Clothing Debuts
- New GI Bill Pays Big
- New AF Website Launched
- Program Aids Wounded Warriors
- Register for SpouseBUZZ Live in San Diego
- Use Tuition Top-Up Program This Fall
- What Comes After SGLI?
- Proposed 2010 Reserve Drill Pay Charts
- Military.com Launches 'The Line of Departure'
- AF Seeks Employee Nominations
- Navy Band Concert in October
- Navy Program Supports Guidance
