Folded flags are typically stored in a triangular ... When the flag is hoisted: Spectators who aren’t in military uniform should face the flag, stand at attention and place their hands over ...

Arthur Crossland Jr. was killed fighting German forces during WWII. On March 14, 2025, the Columbia native received a proper ...

Closing ceremonies honored a local military family, the Barkers, who received a folded flag and a scholarship. “I grew up in the military life and was very proud of my dad and my mom - both ...

The Folded Flag Foundation was established in 2014 to provide academic support to the spouses and children of U.S. military and government personnel who lost their lives in defense of our country.

Former Pasadena Mayor William Paparian served on active duty in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and serves today as a ...

The soldier's eldest son, Toshihiro Mutsuda, was speechless for a few seconds when Banta, wearing white gloves, gently placed the neatly folded flag into his hands. Two of his younger siblings ...

As he started heading in the direction of the squad’s rally point, he came across a Japanese soldier that lay motionless ... I could see the corner of the flag folded up against his heart.

Millions of Japanese soldiers carried the flags, known as yosegaki hinomaru ... Some flags are as large as 6 square feet but fold small enough to be carried in a pocket and weigh mere ounces.