Are you flying your flag today? Why or why not??

Maj Kim Patterson — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:49:44 -0400

We've expressed our outrage at the disrespect shown around the world and at home, immortalized the moment it was raised in Iwo Jima, stood at attention as casket after casket arrived at Dover for the next leg of their journey covered with our flag.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Jun 14 at 2016 5:51 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:51:55 -0400

Absolutely. Here at Fort Benning, GA, the home of the Infantry, every home has a flag in front of it. It reminds me of Mayberry, and I would not have it any other way.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 5:57 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:57:23 -0400

Maj Kim Patterson Ma'am, I fly my flag every day, weather permitting.

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Jun 14 at 2016 6:09 PM

Maj Kim Patterson — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:09:23 -0400

June 14 -- HAPPY FLAG DAY to our Old Glory!!!

This symbol and these colors remind us of the FREEDOM our brave soldiers fought for in the past and still fight for today.

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Response by SPC Darren Koele made Jun 14 at 2016 6:16 PM

SPC Darren Koele — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:16:01 -0400

My all-weather flag flies 24/7. Looks great lit up at night. My veteran father and I put up the 25' flagpole and raised the flag on July 4, 2015. It just now started to show signs of wear on one end so wild be replaced July 4, 2016.

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made Jun 14 at 2016 6:17 PM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:17:09 -0400

Yes Ma'am, everyday!

Response by A1C Charles D Wilson made Jun 14 at 2016 6:20 PM

A1C Charles D Wilson — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:20:30 -0400

24/7-365 with my USAF flag. Both will be replaced when the time comes and the new ones will fly 24/7. I dare someone to tell me to take them down or try to remove them...Salute 07

Chuck D

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 14 at 2016 6:21 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:21:25 -0400

I fly my American flag and my Marine Corps flag. Two banners I hold near and dear to my heart. The military has given me a deeper appreciation of this Country so I fly it's flag in honor of everything this Country has given me. I fly the Marine Corps flag because no one believed I could be a Marine and my love of the Marine Corps has been chiseled into my very being. So I fly the Marine Corps flag for myself and all those who came before that I can call my Brothers and Sisters.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Jun 14 at 2016 6:25 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:25:09 -0400

I always fly my flag.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Jun 14 at 2016 6:43 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:43:34 -0400

There is a 21 ft flagpole in front of my house. Old Glory flies every day and the American Legion flag flies below it most of the time. But this morning I added 4 stick flags lining the front walk in Honor of Flag Day and the Army Birthday...

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 14 at 2016 6:43 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:43:54 -0400

The best I can do today is a lapel pin, Maj Kim Patterson!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jun 14 at 2016 6:57 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:57:10 -0400

OK, I'll take the "body shaming" (unsuitable for TV viewing by children) hit for not flying the National Ensign at the house. It just never made the "to do" list. One thing I do all the time is light the smoking lamp on my front porch. It's a long Navy tradition stemming from the high fire hazard aboard wooden ships. Crew could light their pipes from it when authorized. Any personally owned fire starting stuff was dealt with harshly. So to me, I see that as the visible reminder of my shipmates while I relax and reflect over cognac and cigars. It isn't the style of typical smoking lamps but rather a 15" Fresnel Lens anchor light made in Rotterdam. It does the job and then some. And yes, I've lit my cigar with it just to know I can. We all express ourselves in different ways. I've always been more subtle than most. There isn't a Seabee Museum Annex on my living room wall. I didn't have an I love me wall in my office. I only wear a camo cover on Memorial and Veterans Day. Bottom line: God bless those that fly the flag!

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Jun 14 at 2016 7:12 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:12:59 -0400

Thank you for your post and reminder Maj Kim Patterson!

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jun 14 at 2016 7:44 PM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:44:39 -0400

Maj Kim Patterson everyday

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Jun 14 at 2016 7:55 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:55:32 -0400

Nope; currently at a rented condo on vacation.

Response by SPC Kirk Gilles made Jun 14 at 2016 9:10 PM

SPC Kirk Gilles — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:10:58 -0400

I used to get the goosebumps/chills during flag raisings, ceremonies, the Anthem. I loved our history. I loved teaching it. But I have been in a 7.5 year funk. I was excited about purchasing a large flag pole in 2012. Needless to say, I didn't get to. The outlook doesn't look better for me and our flag. All things end don't they? There was a Last Day of the Roman Empire too. We will just transition into something else as history rolls on.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 9:35 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:35:44 -0400

Fly the flag 24/7 only take it down for inclement weather!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 14 at 2016 9:39 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:39:15 -0400

Maj Kim Patterson It is 1843 hundred hours in California. My flag has been cased, yours?

Response by Sgt Daniel Albrecht made Jun 14 at 2016 10:37 PM

Sgt Daniel Albrecht — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 22:37:10 -0400

Hell yeah, every day

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 10:46 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 22:46:16 -0400

I don't have a flag, other than the one on my arm. Flying that one every day.

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Jun 15 at 2016 2:10 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 02:10:22 -0400

As a final comment tonight, I would like to thank each and every member of Rallypoint whether you answered the question or not. You answered the call and I was able to fly my flag today and for that, I am forever grateful.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 15 at 2016 6:37 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:37:18 -0400

Yes ma'am my flag is fling, and it will always.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2016 7:28 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:28:49 -0400

Maj Kim Patterson, I fly mine 24-7 unless a storm comes in. I have the POW/MIA under it. My US flag is 3X5 and my MIA/POW flag is 2X3. I have a light on it for the nighttime. Thank you for this post. I know I'm two,days late.

Response by CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols made Jun 15 at 2016 7:30 PM

CPO Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:30:07 -0400

Roger! Upright and tight..

Response by PO2 Mark Voris made Jun 16 at 2016 7:48 AM

PO2 Mark Voris — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:48:54 -0400

Every day! It represents who I am.

Response by SGT Thomas Fisher made Aug 11 at 2016 11:21 AM

SGT Thomas Fisher — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:21:59 -0400

24/7/365