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Last week I took a small vacation from The Daily Flag, and during that time I made major business decisions about The Daily Flag and Flags Bay.
I will continue to write for The Daily Flag, but I am reducing [...]

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Honoring all who served

From the Department of Veterans Affairs, an overview of Veterans Day.
 
What a remarkable silhouette. Definitely 21st century.

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Do you like stories about veterans? I do.
Japanese kamikazi pilots tried their best to cripple the U.S. Naval fleet, but many ships survived. Wayne Hicks shares his story and the flag he saved after the Battle of Okinawa.
Veteran saved flag that was almost cut in half by kamikaze plane in Battle of Okinawa | [...]

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On retiring flags

Before Sunday, I had never attended a flag-retirement ceremony. I had looked at photographs, and viewed videos on-line, but those methods do not convey the sadness and joy evoked by witnessing the occasion in person.
The veterans from VFW Post #8573 had prepared a fire pit fueled with fine dry oak, a regional wood in ample [...]

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The news round-up today revisits some stories and takes a look at Veterans Day.
Friday I mentioned the Fredericksburg auction that included several of Pancho Villa’s guns and sword. The auction was Saturday and this story covers the results of the sale.
News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | Pancho Villa’s guns [...]

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As Deborah promised, we attended the flag retirement ceremony at VFW Post #8573 in Sattler, Texas this morning and wanted to share a few pictures with you.

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Veterans Day—2007

My favorite veteran
Kelly Hendrick

Here is some information from the U.S. Census Bureau about our veterans. It’s a five-page PDF, so be patient and let it load.
Thank a Veteran today! You and I probably would not be doing the things we are doing this morning were it not for the sacrifices made by our veterans. And [...]

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Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day are two days that are sometimes confused. Here is a brief explanation in a story written by a VFW Post Quartermaster.
Moberly Monitor - News
As many communities throughout our great nation prepare their upcoming Veterans Day program, some Americans confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day and wonder what the difference is. [...]

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Veterans Day—2007

Photo by Ashley Landis

Veteran’s Day is fast approaching for 2007. Celebrated on November 11th every year, it is one of the designated flag flying days listed in the U.S. Flag Code. It is also a big day of celebrations in many towns as they show their appreciation for Vets, both locally and nationally.
Field reporter [...]

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