The flag of the United States has had several different nicknames over the years. “Stars and Stripes” and “Old Glory” are two of the names the flag has had since the initial flag was adopted in 1777.

ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The American Legion Riders Post 82 has installed a Retired Flag Box where anyone can drop off broken or unwanted flags to be disposed of honorably. So far, the box has ...

The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 28 in Texarkana invited the public to observe a proper retirement of a U.S.

Student-built collection box and summer ceremony promote civic pride and hands-on learning in South Huntington.

Picture #40 is American Legion Post 485 give one last salute to a U.S. Flag as is was destroyed by fire on June 12 2011 at the by-annual Flag Retirement. Pictures from the left are American Legion ...

Community members gathered in Concord Township to respectfully retire worn American flags. The New Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution chapter organized the Oct. 11 event at the ...

Worn American flags can be retired properly at designated drop boxes at four Apple Valley Fire Stations. Residents can drop off their flags at Station 331, Station 332, Station 336, and Station 337.