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When displayed with other flags the U.S. flag should be

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Marching right- flag’s own right

Never at half staffed if carried by airman

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flag on presidents car

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12 x 18” fringe on 3 sides 1”

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If multiple flags are on display but no foreign the U.S. Flag will be

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Above and center to the rest of the flags

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Two or more nations flags are on display

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Equal size, in alphabetical order. US flag at its own right

NATO countries flags on display will be in order of french alphabet

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Where will the union be if it’s placed on a closed casket

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Union at head over left shoulder of deceased. Running left to right, blue field at top.

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department of AF seal 13 stars

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13 stars = colonies

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Department of AF seal yellow

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Stand for 1947, year AF was established

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Department of AF seal, crest is composed of:

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Bald eagle - Air power
White cloud- new sky
Wreath- yellow for striking power

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What does the AF symbol honor?

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Heritage of past, promise of our future

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Upper part of AF symbols

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Stripes represent enlisted men and woman

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AF symbol sphere within star represents

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Globe/ nation’s freedom

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AF symbol 5 points of star

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AD, civilians, guard, reserve, retirees

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AF symbols 3 diamonds

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Core values

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AFI for core values on saluting

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AFI 34-1201

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Where does the junior ranking walk next to the senior ranking person?

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To the senior ranking person’s left

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Military members enter cars

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In reverse order of rank

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Where are the laws regarding the flag outlined?

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u.s. State title 4

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Where do you go to see AF specific guidance regarding the U.S. Flag?

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AFI 34-1201

AFP 24-1202

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Flag for deceased military members

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5 x 9.5 ft

Draped over closed casket
VA FORM 27-2008 for application