Flag disposal
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Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Code ("Respect for flag") states in paragraph k that: The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
Many civic associations (e.g. Boy Scouts, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion) will accept non-serviceable flags for proper disposal.
Many civic associations (e.g. Boy Scouts, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion) will accept non-serviceable flags for proper disposal.
David ..... since you are pretty new to this forum I would like to kindly inform you that political, religious and ethnic comments are not appropriate here. We had quite a row about this a few years back and a special forum was created for political commentary. (Of course, religious and ethnic comments are not acceptable in any forum.)
Just a "heads up" ..... I have really enjoyed you contributions since you started participating. Thanks....... Joe
I don't know about private companies that claim the do a dignified recycling but I do know that the CG Auxiliary chapters will periodically hold ceremonies to properly dispose of flags entrusted in their care.
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As long as we are on the topic of the flag I recently found out (and I thought it was kind of neat) that you can purchase a flag that has flown in the US Capitol. You can even have a flag flown for some one (retired military or current military or maybe a civic organization as an example) or just get one that has flown. Most are flown for one day only and come with a certificate. Can be purchased (very reasonable) thru your state senators office. Some how it just seams like a good idea !
As long as we are on the topic of the flag I recently found out (and I thought it was kind of neat) that you can purchase a flag that has flown in the US Capitol. You can even have a flag flown for some one (retired military or current military or maybe a civic organization as an example) or just get one that has flown. Most are flown for one day only and come with a certificate. Can be purchased (very reasonable) thru your state senators office. Some how it just seams like a good idea !
"David ..... since you are pretty new to this forum I would like to kindly inform you that political, religious and ethnic comments are not appropriate here. We had quite a row about this a few years back and a special forum was created for political commentary. (Of course, religious and ethnic comments are not acceptable in any forum.)"
Just a "heads up" ..... I have really enjoyed you contributions since you started participating. Thanks....... Joe "
Joe,
Unbelievable!! Never realized that proper disposal of an American flag was a controversial subject, Joe, and can't for the life of me think of why it is for you.
As a proud american and veteran, I choose to dispose of my worn flags by properly folding them, placing them my fieplace atop a hot flame, and pledging my allegiance to that worn flag one last time.
Just a "heads up" ..... I have really enjoyed you contributions since you started participating. Thanks....... Joe "
Joe,
Unbelievable!! Never realized that proper disposal of an American flag was a controversial subject, Joe, and can't for the life of me think of why it is for you.
As a proud american and veteran, I choose to dispose of my worn flags by properly folding them, placing them my fieplace atop a hot flame, and pledging my allegiance to that worn flag one last time.
Scott -
I also dispose of the flag as you do. Never was a vet but my Eagle Scout training helped. I really like the idea of the last pledge to the retired flag. Nice touch. I will start doing it myself. Thanks
I also dispose of the flag as you do. Never was a vet but my Eagle Scout training helped. I really like the idea of the last pledge to the retired flag. Nice touch. I will start doing it myself. Thanks
As a scout leader I would like to share a flag "retirement" that scouts do. First our flag is not "burned" it is retired. Second to clarify this distinction the flag stripes are individually cut so as to not be a flag that is burned. The stars are left intact because it is commonally believed the states should stay "united." If your time does not permit this most boy scout troops will gladly perform the ceremony for you in a very dignified manner.
Thanks for this post. I fly the flag in front of my home every day and have done so for many years. As a result I have a stack of old flags on the work bench in my garage. I didn't know what to do with them but I knew the garbage wasn't going to be the way they were disposed of. Now I know.
the vets in my family always told me to burn it when it is not any longer a respectable flag--is the way to respectably dispose of our nations flag---i was taught that any other manner of disposal is disrespectful....the same major general advised us that improper disposal of said flag was a treasonable offense....go figger.......
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I read a lot here and post little.
I'm an Army LTC.
WE don't burn flags in-tact. Cut the stars and blue away from the stripes and it's now no longer a flag, then have the ceremony of your choice and burn (retire) the remains.
I'm an Army LTC.
WE don't burn flags in-tact. Cut the stars and blue away from the stripes and it's now no longer a flag, then have the ceremony of your choice and burn (retire) the remains.
I change my flags frequently because I can't stand faded, frayed, and neglected flags. Each retired flag represents a point in my past. A memorable sailing season, a former boat. I keep them all. It also means I can really dress out my boat on flag day 
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