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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Lessons from Our Flag for Friday, March 24th.
There is a Governor-directed half-staff order for all flags across Oklahoma.
There is a Governor-directed half-staff order for all flags across Oklahoma.
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Today's Lesson from Our Flag recalls ...
[ public domain image of Elvis being sworn into the Army ]
On this date, March 24th of 1958, Elvis Presley was sworn into the U.S. Army - fulfilling his civic duty and calling to serve the Nation that provided so much to his career. He started as a Private (E-1) and finished his enlistment as a Sergeant (E-5). He spent a chunk of his enlistment stationed in West Germany.
On this date, March 24th of 1958, Elvis Presley was sworn into the U.S. Army - fulfilling his civic duty and calling to serve the Nation that provided so much to his career. He started as a Private (E-1) and finished his enlistment as a Sergeant (E-5). He spent a chunk of his enlistment stationed in West Germany.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for March 24
*** 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 across OKLAHOMA (OK: Mar. 24) Oklahoma's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Mar. 24, the date of his funeral, to honor the life and legacy of Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jeremy David McCain, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
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All (US & State) Flags across GEORGIA (GA: Mar. 25): Georgia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at state / public buildings and grounds across Georgia, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Mar. 25, the date of her interment, in honor and memory of State Representative Letitia “Tish” Naghise. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All STATE of Alaska Flags across ALASKA (AK: on Mar. 27): Alaska's Governor ordered All STATE of Alaska Flags at public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Mon., Mar. 27, in honor of the Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day - a time to reflect on the lives lost on this fateful date 59 years ago. GO HERE to see info on the Flag order.
All Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: TBD): The Navajo Nation President ordered all Flags (Navajo Nation, U.S., State flags) at government / public facilities across the Navajo Nation, to half-staff on TBD, the date of his public memorial service, to honor the memory and service of a former Navajo Nation President, the Honorable Ben Shelly, who presided as President from 2011 - 15. CLICK HERE to read the Navajo Nation President's Flag order.
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GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders for 2022
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:
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.