The following information was released by California State Senator Tom Harman (CA-35). The flag is to be flown from sunrise to sunset on buildings, homes and flagpoles. Once the sun goes down, the flag is to be taken indoors, unless it is illuminated by a light. The flag is to be raised quickly and lowered [...]

On most American calendars, today is labeled Flag Day. But before that Philadelphia seamstress sat down to sew stars on a blue field, we had an Army. We also had a General deeply concerned for his soldiers. Here is something that George Washington wrote from Valley Forge to one of his general officers, who had [...]

In honor of Patriot Day, September 11, here are suggestions on flag etiquette offered by a retired Navy captain. Customary dates to fly half-staff Memorial Day, last Monday in May (sunrise to noon) Patriot Day, September 11 (sunrise to sunset) Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7 (sunrise to sunset) President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February, [...]

This coming Tuesday is Flag Day. But did you know it was also the Army’s Birthday? The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775. The Flag was adopted on June 14, 1777 — two years after we already had an Army! So be sure to post a flag, salute it and say, “Happy 236th [...]