Agency to Hold Fifth Free Flag Exchange Event in Valley

Flag Day duty: Local veterans prepare to retire 20k American flags

Some groups will spend Flag Day undertaking the solemn duty of properly disposing of American flags that are past their prime.

Agency to hold fifth free flag exchange event in Valley

Need to retire an old or tattered flag? There are numerous area drop off locations – Newstalk KZRG

Do you have an old, tattered flag that has outlived its life span? The American flag symbolizes the history that provided us the foundation for our country today. Therefore, it’s imperative to properly retire old flags with dignity, The NewsTalk KZRG listening area includes a number of flag drop offs locations   Robert S. Thurman American Legion Post 13 provides at least four locations.  There are two in Joplin: One is near the General Terminal …

Flags distorted prior to Flag Day observance

Saturday is June 14 and that means it is Flag Day in the United States. If you are proud to be a citizen of the United States, it is the day to fly Old Glory. And likely there will be some new flags flying in Superior that day. On the Friday before Memorial Day, the Superior Sons of the American Legion in partnership with the Brodstone Foundation held their second annual flag exchange event. Area...

VFW commemorates Flag Day

Saturday, June 14 is Flag Day, a day set aside to honor this vibrant symbol of our nation's history, ideals and the sacrifices made to protect them. For veterans and for the men and women of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), Flag Day is not merely a holiday; it is a deeply personal and enduring reminder of our commitment, our losses and the true meaning of America. The story of Flag Day...