Saluting the American flag is about more than putting our hands to our hearts. Showing respect for our nation’s greatest symbol also means handling it with care — and there’s a method of doing so ...

Folding the flag: Fold in half length-wise twice. Starting at the striped end, fold the flag in a triangle, repeating until only the end of the union is exposed. Tuck the remaining portion of the flag ...

It takes two people to fold the flag properly, as it should never touch the ground. Both people should hold out the flag waist high, right side up, with its surface parallel to the ground, keeping the ...

On June 14, we will not only be saluting the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's military parade in downtown Washington, D.C., we will also be celebrating America's symbol of freedom: the ...

As the symbol of freedom for the United States, the American flag is meant to be treated with respect, according to the federal government. The United States Flag Code outlines how American flags ...