For Old Guard Soldiers, 'Flags In' Is a Personal Mission
The 'Flags In' tradition honors fallen heroes by placing flags at their graves. This annual event occurs the Thursday before Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. Volunteers aim to place flags at approximately 250,000 and 13,500 headstones, respectively.
- ▪The 'Flags In' mission involves placing flags at headstones and columbarium columns.
- ▪Approximately 250,000 flags are placed at Arlington National Cemetery.
- ▪The event takes place annually on the Thursday before Memorial Day.
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Their mission: honor America’s fallen heroes by placing a flag in front of each headstone and columbarium column — approximately 250,000 at ANC and 13,500 at the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. This tradition, known as “Flags In,” takes place annually at both cemeteries on the Thursday before Memorial Day. Read Full Article »
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