This flag made by a WWII POW is in the Smithsonian Museum
In the early days of the U.S. entry into World War II, U.S. Army Cpl. Joseph “Jose” O. Quintero was stationed on the Philippine Island of Corregidor with the 60th…
Wreaths Across America is building a flagpole you can see from space
It’s slated to be the world’s tallest flagpole, towering over even the Empire State Building. It will boast the world’s largest American flag – likely the world’s largest flag of…
This is the world’s largest American flag
If you’ve spent any time in the United States, you’re no stranger to big flags displaying their red, white and blue. There are flags spanning entire football fields, that hang…
Watch: What’s the right order for the Colors?
Ever wonder what’s the right order for the Colors in a Color Guard? Well, it’s not as simple as you might think. First, a bit of history If you learned…
Medal of Honor recipient fought the HOA to keep his American flag up
Across our great country, proud Americans display their patriotism by attending military ceremonies, volunteering at veterans’ gatherings, and hoisting flags outside of their houses. But, in the case of one brave Medal of Honor recipient, a homeown…
9 American flag memes to really put the ‘Merica in your day
It’s the red, white and the blue. It’s the patriotism, the pride and the spirit. It’s songs about the homeland, and it’s thanking those who serve — pledging allegiance to all it represents. It’s the recognition of the American flag, and we’re…
This Green Beret invented a flag that can’t – and won’t – burn
When 10th Group Special Forces soldier Kyle Daniels returned from his last combat deployment, he was frustrated by what he saw. He understood that he’d been fighting for America’s freedom, including the important freedom to protest. But he didn’t…
Dear America: It’s time to fly your flag
Dear America,
I hope you already know this, but it is going to be ok. These are uncertain times, but don’t forget where we’ve been. We have been through the wringer before, and yet we always come out stronger. Sometimes someone messed with u…
This ‘Ragged Old Flag’ Super Bowl commercial hit it out of the park
If you were among the millions of Americans that tuned into the Super Bowl last night, you probably saw the powerful, patriotic ad in the lead up to kick off. Featuring Marine and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, the NFL spot is a video set …
From factory to fire: The journey of an American flag
Every step of this story is true.
It was an early morning in Smoaks, South Carolina, and humidity hung in the air. A truck pulled into the Valley Forge Flag driveway, a facility whose sole purpose is flag production. Valley Forge has been prod…