The flag of our country is an embodiment of our ideals; a representation of freedom and liberty. With great pride we display it proudly and correctly. How to fly the United States Flag:

*When flying at half-staff, the flag will first be hoisted to its peak, then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised to its peak before lowered for the day. On Memorial Day, the flag is flown at half-staff until noon, then raised from noon to sunset.

*The flag of the United States is always raised first and lowered last. No other flag or pennant should be placed above the United States flag or to the right of the flag except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea.

*With the exception of displaying the flag at half-staff, the United States flag should always be placed at the peak of the staff.

*If the flag is being displayed in a manner other than being flown from a staff, it should lay flat and the union (stars) should be at the flag's right (observer's left).

*When flags of two or more nations are flown, they should be equal size, flown at the same height on separate poles and lowered simultaneously.

*The flag never touches anything beneath it. It should always be lowered to waiting hands.

*The flag should only be flown from sunrise to sunset unless properly illuminated.

*The flag should not be flown during inclement weather, except when an all-weather flag is displayed.

*Fold the flag neatly when not in use.

*Clean or mend the flag when necessary. When it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be burned in a dignified manner. Many VFW or American Legion Posts conduct decorous burning ceremonies.

When to fly the United States flag: New Year's Day, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Mother's Day, Armed Force's Day, Memorial Day (Half-staff until noon), Flag Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Patriot Day, Columbus Day, Navy Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, On State's Birthdays and Holidays, any other days proclaimed by the President of the United States.