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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national, state, and local half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute
for Monday, Feb. 28th
for Monday, Feb. 28th
[ public domain collage of Gulf War action ]
On this date, Feb. 28th, 1991, the Gulf War ended. Involving two military operations (Operation Desert Shield from 8/2/1990 to 1/17/1991 and Operation Desert Storm 1/17/1991 - 2/28/1991), the Gulf War, led by the United States, pitted 35 "coalition" nations against Iraq. The war occurred because Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait, a neighboring country, to strengthen Iraq's hold on oil production and prices. The 'coalition' forces swiftly defeated and freed the people of Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's rule. Unfortunately, we didn't stay on the attack and remove Saddam as ruler of Iraq until 12 years later during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This history makes your wonder, "how will the U.S. and NATO respond if Russia takes over Ukraine?"
On this date, Feb. 28th, 1991, the Gulf War ended. Involving two military operations (Operation Desert Shield from 8/2/1990 to 1/17/1991 and Operation Desert Storm 1/17/1991 - 2/28/1991), the Gulf War, led by the United States, pitted 35 "coalition" nations against Iraq. The war occurred because Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait, a neighboring country, to strengthen Iraq's hold on oil production and prices. The 'coalition' forces swiftly defeated and freed the people of Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's rule. Unfortunately, we didn't stay on the attack and remove Saddam as ruler of Iraq until 12 years later during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This history makes your wonder, "how will the U.S. and NATO respond if Russia takes over Ukraine?"
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Monday, Feb. 28th.
The U.S. Flag is at half-staff across Alaska, atop the State Capitol of California, and in parts of Florida and parts of Ohio.
The U.S. Flag is at half-staff across Alaska, atop the State Capitol of California, and in parts of Florida and parts of Ohio.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics, as well as any UPCOMING national and state Half-Staff alerts.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across America, informed of the reason for America leading the fight in the 1990 - 91 Gulf War, please, join each other in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thanks for being part of today's Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute.
Now, go out and be a 'Stud Citizen' - a more informed, inspired, respectful student-citizen.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for February 28
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All Flags atop State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: Feb. 28): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on Sat., Feb. 26, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Mon., Feb. 28, the next business day, in honor of Correctional Lieutenant Steve Taylor of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, who died recently from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags across ALASKA (AK: Feb. 28): Alaska's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Feb. 28, in honor of former Alaska State Senator George Silides. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol in Tallahassee and other locations specified hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: Feb. 28): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the MIami-Dade County Courthouse, the City Hall of Miami, and at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Mon., Feb. 28, to honor the life and service of former Senator Richard R. “Dick”Renick. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All (US & State) Flags atop Statehouse and across Medina County, OHIO (OH: Feb. 24 - TBD) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, the Rhodes State Office Tower, and across Medina County (and all other public buildings across the state may join at their discretion) to half-staff on Thu., Feb. 24 until sunset on the date of her interment (TBD), in honor of the life and service of Medina County Domestic Relations Judge Mary Kovack. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: TBD): Alaska's Governor ordered ALL (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date to be determined (TBD), in honor of former Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court Craig Stowers. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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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
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
Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
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