I Pledge Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance

My years at college were wonderful, full of all the socializing and learning that are expected from years of unsupervised...

A Better Mascot

A Better Mascot

I entered the 1st grade knowing perfectly well that when compared to the two other elementary schools in our district,...

Fly It Right

Fly It Right

When flying our flag at home, my dad took special care to keep what I thought was a fairly ridged...

Flag at Half-Staff

Flag at Half-Staff

Personal tragedy might create an opportunity for you to fly your flag at half-staff, but you might not know about...

Decommission Your Flag

Decommission Your Flag

As the symbol for the United States, the flag should be treated respectfully, even though it may be faded, damaged...

Where Did the Stars and Stripes Come From?

Where Did the Stars and Stripes Come From?

Since the establishment of the thirteen colonies flags have been designed and redesigned to represent our independence from foreign powers,...

Dad’s Military Burial

Dad’s Military Burial

When my dad died, the flag that covered his casket was folded and presented by the local VA to my...