US & POW/MIA Flags
POW/MIA
Flag History
It's presence serves to remind us that, while we enjoy the privileges of
freedom, somewhere there are soldiers who have not been accounted for and
may, in fact, be held against their will by the enemies of Freedom.
POW/MIA
Flag Law
Public Law 105-85 (Section 1082) requires the POW-MIA flag to be displayed
each year on POW-MIA flag days at specified Federal buildings, memorials,
national cemeteries, Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, and
post offices.
How
to Display the Flags
Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action come from EVERY STATE, thus
the POW/MIA flag has precedence over state flags. The following guidelines
should be followed in flying the POW/MIA flag.
U.S. Flag
Code (4 US Code 1)
The code is the guide for all handling and display of the Stars and Stripes.
It does not impose penalties for misuse of the United States Flag.
Frequently Asked Questions about Guidelines for Display of US
Flag
It is the right of every American to proudly display the Flag of the United
States at their home, their business, and elsewhere.
Folding
Our Flag
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meanings.
In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
POW/MIA Flag Raising Ceremonies
The chapter supplies POW/MIA flags
($40 each) to courthouses, fire departments,
post offices, veterans memorials, various
organizations and interests groups, and organizes
flag raising ceremonies promoting public awareness about the POW/MIA
issue.
The chapter also conducts flag raising ceremonies at area businesses. Please
contact the chapter
president for more information.