Flag Etiquette

When to Display the Flag

The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset, on all days when weather permits, and especially on:

New Year's Day, January 1st	Inauguration Day	Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday, February 12th	Washington's Birthday, February 22nd	Easter Sunday
Mother's Day	Armed Forces Day	Memorial Day (half-staff until noon)
Flag Day, June 14th	Independence Day, July 4th	Labor Day
Constitution Day, September 17th	Columbus Day, October 12th	Navy Day, October 27th
Veterans Day, November 11th	Thanksgiving Day	Christmas Day, December 25th
Election Days	Days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States	State and Local Holidays

When to Display the Flag at Half-Staff

Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15th, unless that day is also Armed Forces Day. (sunrise to sunset)

Memorial Day, last Monday in May. (sunrise to noon)

Patriot Day, September 11th. (sunrise to sunset)

National Firefighters Memorial Day, October. (typically a Sunday during Fire Prevention Week)(sunrise to sunset)

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7th. (sunrise to sunset)

On Proclamation of the President of the United States. (sunrise to sunset)

On Proclamation of the Governor of the State of North Carolina. (sunrise to sunset)

Folding the American Flag

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American Flag Retirement Ceremony

The leader calls the ceremony to order and briefly addresses those in attendance. He or she calls for volunteers to place the flags on the fire. Young people are encouraged to volunteer.

1. Flags have been folded in the customary manner.

2. The fire is large enough and sufficiently intense to completely burn the flags.

3. The flags are placed on the fire at the direction of the leader.

4. Those assembled come to attention, salute the flags, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. There follows a brief period of silent reflection.

5. After the flags are burned entirely, the fire is put out and the ashes are buried.

Do you have an American Flag that is tattered and faded such that it is no longer a suitable emblem of our country? Bring it to the Franklin- Sloan VFW Post 7383. We will dispose of your flag with dignity and respect in a moving ceremony to which the public is welcomed. Flag-retirement ceremonies are scheduled at the Post as needed. Please email FlagRetirement@CaryVFW7383.org for news on the next scheduled ceremony.

Post Service Officer

If you need assistance in filing a new VA claim, want to work on an existing claim, or just want to get information about what benefits you are eligible for, please contact our Post Service Officer.

David Warnick:   
svcofficer@caryvfw7383.org

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Post Chaplain

If you want me to reach out to a Vet in the hospital or their family member please send me: an e-mail address, a phone number, and their home address so I can contact them.

Jerry Elefante:   
Chaplain@caryvfw7383.org

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Post	Auxiliary

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