Have you wondered who, exactly, determines when it’s appropriate to fly the American flag at half-staff? While the American flag is typically flown all the way at the top of the pole on which it’s mounted, there are certain occasions during which it’s flown just halfway up the pole. Known as half-staff, it’s a traditional […]

Millions of Americans proudly display the American flag in front of their home or business. It’s typically displayed on a flagpole where it’s at least several feet off the ground. At this height, the American flag can freely blow in the wind. Whether you currently display the American flag in front of your home or […]

You shouldn’t always fly the American flag at the top of the flagpole. In certain circumstances, you should fly it halfway up the flagpole. Known as half-staff, it’s a universally recognized symbol of morning and respect. You’ll even find provisions about flying the American at half-staff listed in the U.S. Flag Code. Death of Government […]

July 4th is recognized as an official flag holiday by the U.S. Flag Code, meaning it’s particularly important to display the American flag on this day. You can still display the American flag on other days of the year, but you should make a point to proudly display it on July 4th as well as […]

Are you familiar with the U.S. Flag Code? Found in Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code, it outlines the requirements for flying, displaying, cleaning and handling the American flag within the United States. Many people are surprised to learn that there’s actually a piece of federal legislation governing the American flag. […]

The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is right around the corner. Whether you’re planning on barbecuing in your backyard, watching fireworks or attending a local parade, you should follow some basic safety tips to lower your risk of injury. Below are six tips on how to stay safe this Independence Day. #1) […]

If you’re a U.S. military veteran or active service member, you can now receive a free one-year premium subscription to LinkedIn. As explained on the social media network’s official news page, LinkedIn has collaborated with ID.me to provide this perk to both U.S. military veterans as well as active service members. So, how does LinkedIn […]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new piece of legislation that will provide U.S. veterans with streamline healthcare services. Known as the Mission Act, it was passed by Congress in May 2019 and expected to take effect in June. While the exact number is unknown, statistics by the U.S. Census Bureau […]

We see it everywhere we look. The under-appreciated military veteran. While they may have lived a completely different life than the majority of us or chosen a drastically different line of work to be involved in, the fact of the matter is their sacrifices can’t be overlooked. Whether they were involved in heavy combat or […]

It’s almost Memorial Day. Held annually on the last Monday in the month of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday that focuses on honoring U.S. veterans who died during service. While many Americans simply use this holiday as an opportunity to grill and relax, it’s important to remember the purpose of Memorial Day. Millions […]