Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, March 5, 2019
for Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Flag Status / Half-Staff Alerts for March 5th
Our Flag is at full staff in 49 of 50 states.
The Governor in Maine, just ordered, at 11am MST, an immediate half-staff of US & State Flag in Maine.
Our Flag is at full staff in 49 of 50 states.
The Governor in Maine, just ordered, at 11am MST, an immediate half-staff of US & State Flag in Maine.
Today's Moment to Remember
Want to know more about the Boston Massacre?
GO HERE to review this week's PRE-PLEDGE TRIBUTE which details the Boston Massacre
GO HERE to review this week's PRE-PLEDGE TRIBUTE which details the Boston Massacre
Today's Star-Spangled, Inspirational Veteran
[ Army Staff Sergeant (then a Corporal) Stevon A. Booker ]
Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker, 34, of Apollo, Pennsylvania, was killed in action during a raid into Baghdad on April 5, 2003.
He was originally awarded a Silver Star for his actions that day. Now, his award is being upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross medal, the Army's 2nd highest award for valor, for his actions during what is now famously known as the "Thunder Run" - an armored-attack into Baghdad on April 5, 2003.
CLICK HERE to read the Army Times article about his medal upgrade
Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker, 34, of Apollo, Pennsylvania, was killed in action during a raid into Baghdad on April 5, 2003.
He was originally awarded a Silver Star for his actions that day. Now, his award is being upgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross medal, the Army's 2nd highest award for valor, for his actions during what is now famously known as the "Thunder Run" - an armored-attack into Baghdad on April 5, 2003.
CLICK HERE to read the Army Times article about his medal upgrade
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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