Operation: Please Remember Me If you have ever driven down Route 9 in Loudonville, NY you may have noticed a large stretch of road in which every utility pole holds an American flag with a black mourning ribbon. The display can be seen for about four and a half miles and stretches across 120 consecutive… continue
Since 1936, the last Sunday in September has been observed as Gold Star Mother’s Day. Much like Memorial Day, Gold Star Mother’s day is a day of remembrance but in this case, specifically for mothers who have lost a child serving in the United States Armed Forces. On this day we not only acknowledge the… continue
These days it’s a snap to create full-color custom designed flags by using the latest digital printing technology, which in many cases can be used to bypass the messy and time-consuming silk-screen process of the past. To make your own flag, all you need to get started is your design, logo or photograph! How Do… continue
Marines carry many flags. Obviously, we carry the Stars and Stripes. And, of course, we carry the Marine Corps Flag. There’s one flag that likely stands out in the minds of every Marine who has come through one of the Marine Corps Recruit Depots: The guidon flag. According to the official USMC Flag Manual, “the… continue
Mighty countries have famous flags, but some of the smallest places in the world have interesting flags with unusual features. Gibraltar, San Marino and Malta are examples. GIBRALTAR Gibraltar is known for its famous rock and its position as a guardian to the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. Owned by Great Britain, the city has… continue