http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/flags/ en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:19:53 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417968/posts CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Dec. 30, 2009 – Soldiers in Iraq fly dozens of donated U.S. flags each day outside of Multinational Division South’s headquarters here as part of the “Fly the Flag” program. Multinational Division South’s commander, Army Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Julin, and members of “Serving our Troops” observe Army 2nd Lt. Kenneth Toole flying the 3,000th flag over Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, as part of the “Fly the Flag” program Dec. 18, 2009.  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “When I took on this program, I never thought it would be... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2417968/posts#comment Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:19:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2325111/posts As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on August 30, 2009. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2325111/posts#comment Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:53:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2307401/posts The city today scrapped plans to take down some of its 60 odd flags after the mayor and city council members received a barrage of angry emails and telephone calls over the weekend, some of them from veterans. City Manager Bill Horne's staff had recommended slightly more than a dozen flags – out of 59 – be removed to save the city money. Some flags were on property no longer maintained by the city. Others were at maintenance buildings or the like that were far out of the public eye. Mayor Frank Hibbard and city council members were rankled that... The Tampa Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2307401/posts#comment Mon, 3 Aug 2009 21:09:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2305977/posts CLEARWATER — Here's probably the most bizarre casualty of shrinking government budgets you'll hear. The city of Clearwater can no longer afford to fly the American flag. Clearwater's parks and recreation director ordered the removal of 13 flagpoles from across the city this week saying budget cuts have made it impossible to properly care for the flags. "Over the last three years, the parks and recreation staff has been reduced by 25 percent,'' explained director Kevin Dunbar. "When you have a flagpole, you have certain responsibilities. The flag has to be lit at night, if a flag has a rip... The St. Petersburg Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2305977/posts#comment Sat, 1 Aug 2009 15:57:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2271863/posts It's interesting to see what the different search engines thing of Flag Day this year. Here's a short list:DogpileBingGoogleHmmmm... Dogpile, Bing, Google http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2271863/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:45:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2263235/posts David Brenner, manager of Prairie Home Cemetery, reported Tuesday that 39 flags were taken from the graves of military veterans. Brenner said thefts seldom occur at the Waukesha cemetery, but he decided to report the incident to police. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2263235/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:23:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256621/posts WASHINGTON, May 22, 2009 – More than 3,000 servicemembers officially kicked off the Memorial Day commemoration last evening as they placed more than 250,000 miniature flags at every grave at Arlington National Cemetery. Airman Jacob Proffer, a member of the Air Force Honor Guard, pauses to salute a grave after placing a miniature flag at its base during the “Flags In” tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, May 21, 2009. “When I do this, it makes me take a lot more pride every time I put on my uniform, seeing the measure of sacrifice so many have made,” he said.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256621/posts#comment Fri, 22 May 2009 23:48:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081713/posts The terrorist attacks on America of September 11, 2001 resulted in a wave of patriotism that had not been seen in decades. The shared enthusiasm for the country and the flag were strong and widespread. It created difficulties for reporters, however, who try to professionally earn and keep people's trust by avoiding personal partisan displays while reporting the news. It was not only ABC but many other media outlets who struggled with trying to preserve their image as journalists Truth Or Fiction http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081713/posts#comment Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:56:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081606/posts An enduring and accurate accusation of the Bush administration is a reluctance to admit to mistakes. Bush and/or his operative eventually confess when it becomes painfully obvious that they screwed one or more pooches. Obama is made from the same unsavory cloth. ... The problem is not so much that Obama did a dumb, dumb thing. We all do, and I for one have scars to prove many of my mistakes (and, no I cannot reveal the names of those mistakes but will leave it to say that I did have fun earning those particular scars). But Obama refused to... Cowboy Confessional http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081606/posts#comment Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:21:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077757/posts THE AUSTIN HILL RADIO SHOW -- ON NOW -- 630 WMAL, WASHINGTON, DC DISCUSSING THE 12,000 FLAGS LEFT AT INVESCO FIELD BY THE DEMS AFTER OBAMA'S 'CORONATION' LISTEN LIVE: http://www.630wmal.com/Article.asp?id=453473 http://radiotime.com/station/s_30888/WMAL_630.aspx 630 AM - WMAL, Washington, D.C. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077757/posts#comment Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:14:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077725/posts <p>To follow up on the previous report, I spoke today with the Public Information Officer from the Denver Police Department. The PIO confirmed what I had learned when speaking with other PD personnel two days ago -- that the DemocRATic National Committee has not made a police report regarding thousands of stolen flags after their little Greek tragedy in Denver.</p> Denver PD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077725/posts#comment Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:36:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076622/posts Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., his wife, Jill, center, and Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., applaud during talk on the final night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076622/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 12:53:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2076486/posts There's a bit of a brewing tempest about 12,000 flags discovered in the trash after the Democratic convention in Denver. Fox News reports that the Democrats tossed them in the trash. The Obama campiagn says they didn't toss the flags in the trash, that they wouldn't mistreat the flag like that. Here is AP photo number 467 from the last night of convention. The AP caption reads Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., his wife, Jill, center, and Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., applaud during talk on the final night at the... Leibowitz's Canticle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2076486/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 03:55:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076443/posts THE STORY FROM ABC IN DENVER As many of you have heard, there is a flag controversy between the Republicans and the DemocRATS. The RNC is claiming that it save about 12,000 Americans flags leftover from Invesco Field in Denver. The claim is that they were headed for the dumpster. The DemocRATS are claiming that the flags were "stolen" and never intended for the dumpster. They claim that they were in storage and were either to be used again or donated. If 12,000 flags were stolen, I would think that a police report would have been filed. In a... Denver PD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076443/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:31:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076340/posts Nine pictures; see the flags the democrats threw away in Denver. Veterans rounded up the ones that were not covered in garbage and gave them to McCain's campaign. They were passed out at today's rally in Colorado Springs, CO. Made a big splash... lots of boos for the dems. They were really waving when Lee Greenwood's song "I'm proud to be an American" was sung. [my first post and first use of pictures...hope it works] http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2738.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2744.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2735.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2747.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2755.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2759.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2773.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2790.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2786.jpg http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076340/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:17:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076187/posts Hundreds of flags that were discarded by the DNC and headed to the trash were rescued and are being given out today at the McCain-Palin Rally in CO. It is unclear as to how the flags were discovered, some were reportedly discovered by a vendor by a dumpster. The flags were stuffed into dozens of black garbage bags and others were crammed into a supply closet awaiting disposal...Developing details... FOX NEWS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076187/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 18:31:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076084/posts Just heard on Fox News. The Boy Scouts filled dozens of large trash bags with US Flags that were trampled on the ground or thrown near trash receptacles at the Democrat Convention. They are going to hold a flag-retirement ceremony to properly honor those flags that were dishonored. self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076084/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:08:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076087/posts This morning, Republicans tell me that a worker at Invesco Field in Denver saved thousands of unused flags from the Democratic National Convention that were headed for the garbage. Guerrilla campaigning. They will use these flags at their own event today in Colorado Springs with John McCain and Sarah Palin. Before McCain speaks today, veterans will haul these garbage bags filled with flags out onto the stage — with dramatic effect, no doubt — and tell the story. “What you see in the picture I sent you is less than half of total flags,” a Republican official emailed. “We estimate... Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076087/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:10:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076071/posts This morning, Republicans tell me that a worker at Invesco Field in Denver saved thousands of unused flags from the Democratic National Convention that were headed for the garbage. Guerrilla campaigning. They will use these flags at their own event today in Colorado Springs with John McCain and Sarah Palin. Before McCain speaks today, veterans will haul these garbage bags filled with flags out onto the stage — with dramatic effect, no doubt — and tell the story. “What you see in the picture I sent you is less than half of total flags,” a Republican official emailed. “We estimate... denverpost.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076071/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 15:55:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072048/posts RedState.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072048/posts#comment Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:17:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057668/posts Draconian rules imposed by the Chinese authorities mean that flags of any non-competing nation are likely to be confiscated from fans, who could be barred from venues if they refuse to comply. Athletes could even be disqualified from competing if they break the rules. Because Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland are not individually represented at the games, only the Union Flag of Great Britain will be allowed inside the stadiums. The regulation is widely believed to be aimed at preventing supporters of an independent Tibet from making political statements by waving its flag, but it will be enforced... The Telegraph (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057668/posts#comment Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:26:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021823/posts Yesterday I marched in the annual Memorial Day parade on Staten Island. Aside from the fact that the sun was shinning which was something that has not happened in a few years, there was one more odd feature to the procession. For the first time I can remember all the local Democrats were there and all were waving American flags. All the flags were the same size and all of the Democrats were walking just ahead of my group, the Marine Corps League. In the past, if they showed up they always sat on the reviewing stand and left soon... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021823/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 12:21:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020520/posts Old Guard Soldier Master Sgt. Steven Colbert places a flag on a gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery. This year he brought along his son, Jordan, 8, to assist. Photo by Adam Skoczylas FORT MYER, Va. (Army News Service, May 23, 2008) -- The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) began their rounds Thursday afternoon to place a small American flag into the ground in front of every grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery. The Old Guard became the Army's official ceremonial unit in 1948 and on that Memorial Day every available member of the regiment stood one foot in... Army.mil http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020520/posts#comment Sat, 24 May 2008 00:48:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1965571/posts DES MOINES, Iowa - A state lawmaker who served in Iraq wants to ban U.S. or Iowa flags that are made in other countries. Rep. Ray Zirkelbach, D-Monticello, said he would introduce a bill that would prohibit the sale of foreign-made flags in Iowa. "I personally don't want my coffin draped in a Chinese-made flag when I pass away," Zirkelbach said. Under the proposal, business owners an operators could face fines of up to $625 if they sell a flag made in another country. They also could face up to 30 days in jail. The measure also would apply to... The Quad City Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1965571/posts#comment Wed, 6 Feb 2008 01:09:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944626/posts Northampton police have arrested a man in connection with a string of flag burnings around western Massachusetts. A typewritten note left at the home and signed by the "American Patriot Liberation Front" claimed the United States was oppressing millions of people around the world. Similar incidents were reported in Palmer, Greenfield and Amherst. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944626/posts#comment Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:17:58 GMT