Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Today's Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... the leader highlighted in 'Today's Moment to Remember' - General Douglas MacArthur ...
"Aging wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul."
- Douglas MacArthur
for Tuesday, January 22, 2019
[ This week's Pre-Pledge Tribute will be available by 12p MST today ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... the leader highlighted in 'Today's Moment to Remember' - General Douglas MacArthur ...
"Aging wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul."
- Douglas MacArthur
Today's Flag Status
48 of 50 States are full staff.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF: Alabama and New York only
48 of 50 States are full staff.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF: Alabama and New York only
Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Official U.S. Flag Half-Staffs Today (Jan. 22nd):
In NEW YORK, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags on State buildings at half-staff until the day of interment (TBD) for Navy Chief Petty Officer / Cryptologic Technician Shannon M. Kent, who was killed in the Syria suicide bombing on Jan. 16.
In ALABAMA, Governor Ivey ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff to honor Mobile PD Officer, Sean Tuder, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this weekend. The half-staff will remain until sunset, Sun, Jan. 27th. GO HERE to see Governor Ivey's half-staff proclamation
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State and/or County and/or City Flag Half-Staff Orders:
None
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Other Half-Staff Happenings: Future alerts and current Citizen-led events
We're keeping an eye on statuses for KY, FL, and MO due to military service members from their states killed in action recently
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Official U.S. Flag Half-Staffs Today (Jan. 22nd):
In NEW YORK, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags on State buildings at half-staff until the day of interment (TBD) for Navy Chief Petty Officer / Cryptologic Technician Shannon M. Kent, who was killed in the Syria suicide bombing on Jan. 16.
In ALABAMA, Governor Ivey ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff to honor Mobile PD Officer, Sean Tuder, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this weekend. The half-staff will remain until sunset, Sun, Jan. 27th. GO HERE to see Governor Ivey's half-staff proclamation
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State and/or County and/or City Flag Half-Staff Orders:
None
_________
Other Half-Staff Happenings: Future alerts and current Citizen-led events
We're keeping an eye on statuses for KY, FL, and MO due to military service members from their states killed in action recently
Today's Moment to Remember
... the 1st victory in the Pacific during World War II ...
... the 1st victory in the Pacific during World War II ...
[ U.S. Army soldiers making 'Jungle Stew' to keep their teammates well fed and energized to finish the battle for New Guinea =public domain image ]
On this date, Jan. 22, in 1943, we honor the World War II allied forces in the Pacific led by General MacArthur. After a year of battling the Japanese in New Guinea, the U.S. and Australian armies were finally victorious against the Japanese. This first land battle win marked the beginning of the Allied forces recapturing islands across the Pacific and freeing its citizens from Japanese rule.
[Learning moment: Where in the world is New Guinea? Find out here.]
On this date, Jan. 22, in 1943, we honor the World War II allied forces in the Pacific led by General MacArthur. After a year of battling the Japanese in New Guinea, the U.S. and Australian armies were finally victorious against the Japanese. This first land battle win marked the beginning of the Allied forces recapturing islands across the Pacific and freeing its citizens from Japanese rule.
[Learning moment: Where in the world is New Guinea? Find out here.]
Today's Slice of Americana - Technology
... Apple Macintosh - what's that? ...
... Apple Macintosh - what's that? ...
OTD, Jan. 22nd, in 1984, the 'Apple Macintosh', the first personal computer to use a computer mouse and graphical user interface (GUI), is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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