The Retired ENLISTED Association Honoring Those Who Served |
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The flag is placed so the union blue is at the head and over the left shoulder of the body. Do not lower the flag into the grave. After Taps is played, the flag is folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. |
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1. Two persons, facing each other, hold the flag waist high and horizontally between them. 2. The lower striped section is folded, lengthwise, over the blue field. Hold bottom to top and edges together securely. 3. Fold the flag again, lengthwise, folded edge to open edge. 4. A triangular fold is started along the length of the flag, from the end to the heading by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to meet the open edge. 5. The outer point is turned inward parallel with the open edge, forming a second triangle. 6. Repeat the triangular folding until the entire length of the flag is folded. 7. When the flag is completely folded, only the triangular blue field should be visible. |
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After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States,preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today. |
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The flag is generally presented to the appropriate family member after Taps is played.
Stand facing the flag recipient and hold the folded flag waist high, with the straight edge facing the recipient. Lean toward the flag recipient and solemnly present the flag to the recipient. Each service uses slightly different wording for the presentation: Army: This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service. Navy: On behalf of the President of the United States and the Chief of Naval Operations, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to this Country and a grateful Navy. Marine Corp: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and Corps. Air Force: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Department of the Air Force, and a grateful nation, we offer this flag for the faithful and dedicated service of (service member's rank and name). Coast Guard: On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's service to Country and the Coast Guard. If the next of kin has expressed a religious preference or belief, add "God bless you and this family, and God bless the United States of America." |
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