Fly Your Flag contest lets students design a flag that represents their United States, win prizes

USA Today and SUNN launch 'Fly Your Flag,' a contest inviting students in grades 5-12 to design an American flag.

Why flags are flying at half‑staff today, this weekend

Governors have issued half‑staff orders honoring individuals recognized for service, leadership and sacrifice.
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Donation Drive to Respectfully Retire Worn American Flags

Tops Friendly Markets is organizing its Stars for Our Troops program from May 10 until June 14, inviting the community to donate worn American flags for respectful retirement. The stars
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Flags fly at half-staff on 5 days every year, and on these occasions

There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff throughout the United States. The president and Florida's governor also can order flags to be flown at half-staff. There are five designated days when the U.S. flag is flown at half ...

Here’s why flags will be lowered in Kansas this weekend

Flags in Kansas will be lowered to half-staff on Sunday in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day, recognizing the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters.