How is the Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag displayed?

• The Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag can be displayed on the same flagpole as the American Flag; however, it must always be displayed below the American Flag.

The Flag Code, Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1
§ 7. Position and manner of display
(f) When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the United States flag's right.

• The Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag can also be respectfully displayed in other environments - by color guards, honor guards, in parades, at memorials, etc.

Does the Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag replace the POW/MIA Flag?

No. It was designed for a different purpose than the POW/MIA Flag was. The Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag was designed to:

• Act as a permanent tribute and visible memorial to all members of America's military forces - past, present and future - who have given or who will give their lives in service to our nation.
• Raise awareness of the commitment and sacrifices made by active duty military personnel who willingly leave home and family to serve in our armed forces to protect America, her citizens and citizens of the world.
• Ensure that we never forget or take for granted the sacrifice of our war dead or the dedication of our active military personnel that is made on our behalf, and that this awareness is passed on from generation to generation.

What are the meanings of the symbols used on the flag?

• The thirteen stars represent the original thirteen colonies and the spirit of freedom that brought about the birth of our nation.
• The words on the flag remind us that we must "Never Forget" that our "Freedom Is Not Free", and that the "Service" and "Sacrifice" of the members of our armed forces make our freedom possible.
• The 'Soldier's Cross' is the symbol to honor military personnel who have died for our nation in all wars or conflicts. The use of the M1 Garrand rifle in this depiction of the Soldier's Cross is to pay homage to both of our fathers who served during W.W.II.

Is the Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag available for purchase?

• Yes, the Armed Forces Memorial Tribute Flag is available for purchase online, by phone or by mailing the printable order form to Never Forget Flag.

Have a Question? Ask Mr. Flag Lady .

Who is Mr. Flag Lady? What kinda name is that?

• When my wife and I were attending functions honoring the troops I often overheard folks pointing us out as "the Flag Lady and her husband", at one event I overheard a mother telling her young son "That's the Flag Lady and Mr. Flag Lady". I liked it, and I have enjoyed the nickname ever since. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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