The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service. When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.
When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea. When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building. When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.No other flag ever should be placed above it.The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed
from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation. The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night. The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest. When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to itsPlace it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. flags should be to the left. The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs
are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag. When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left. When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute. To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formalCitizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over theMembers of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag,
When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music. To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset. The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order. When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.It's easy to feel blindsided when an affair comes to light. Few expect the person they love and trust in to betray them in such a painful way.
It's oftentimes only after the relationship has ended that the warning signs seem glaringly clear. Below, people who've been cheated on share the biggest red flags they overlooked. 1. You're no longer having sex. "When my husband told me he didn't want to have sex until he felt our problems had been resolved, I thought he was being courteous. Turns out, he was sleeping with his co-worker at the time. Long story short: he told me he he wasn't in love with me but wanted to work on our marriage. I tried that for eight months only to find out he'd been in love with his co-worker for months and was just too cowardly to tell me." -Jamie B. 2. Cellphones become strictly off-limits. "When someone guards their cellphone with their life, carries it with them everywhere (and I mean everywhere), won't answer calls in your presence and forbids you to even touch the damn thing, they're hiding something. Seems pretty obvious, huh? Maybe, but I put up with it for way too long." -Jane G.
3. He or she suddenly needs "space". "When we started to have relationships problems, I held on, tried counseling and gave her the 'space' she needed. When she told me she'd been getting physical with someone, I began to feel the gravity of things. Before that, I was in denial and believed she wasn't capable of cheating or lying. But there was no way I could lower who I was in order to take back a liar." -David F. 4. You don't go to bed at the same time. "The one sign I regret having missed is him no longer going to bed at the same time. Turns out, he had an obsession with online cyber sex. I caught him twice in our earlier years but he swore to me he was done and when I followed up he said it wasn't happening any longer. When we finally separated he confessed that one of his cyber 'trysts' had turned into an emotional affair for more than a year. He had plans to meet her when I was nine months pregnant but he chickened out. I divorced him last year. Cheating was only one factor in the decision." - Mehgan B.
5. He or she is unreliable and flaky. "When I dated my cheating (now) ex-husband, he would often cancel dates on me last minute. He was simultaneously very solicitous and unreliable. Burning up my phone to be in touch. I broke up with him over it and unfortunately took him back later. The truth is, managing a double life requires a lot of flexibility. If someone is unable to commit to things like coffee or baseball games, dump them. Why is their life so chaotic? People with good character aren’t flaky. Their words align with their actions. I learned firsthand that cheaters dazzle with bullshit, make promises and can be over the top in their affections (love bombing), but their actions tell a different story -- they’re unreliable. Loving one moment, withholding the next." -Tracy S. 6. Physical fitness becomes more of a priority than ever. "My ex fathered a child with a friend during our marriage. At the time, he became more of a health and fitness fanatic. He suddenly increased his intake of vitamins.
Then one day I discovered the empty bottle of a male enhancement supplement labeled, 'King Kong' lying beside his gym bag in the corner of his closet. Talk about a red flag." -Terri L. 7. When confronted, cheaters have major outbursts. "I was with my husband for nine and a half years. As it turns out, he was never faithful. My own internal lack of self-confidence and willingness to put my belief that he was a 'good husband' before all else always trumped my intuition. The red flag I should have picked up on was that whenever I confronted him about my suspicions, he became angry, defensive and tried to turn the tables on my lack of trust. Instead of talking with me and being compassionate, I became the bad guy. That became a pattern so when the little signs popped up, I began to second guess myself. One night he went to the gym and came home with the gym bag exactly as I packed it. He said 'Oh, I guess you taught me to fold just like you!' Later, his infidelity came to light." -Johnny O.
8. He or she values privacy above all else. "I was married for 16 years. He never acknowledged me or the children to anyone he knew -- like when the kids were selling things for school, he refused to ask people he knew. He wouldn't even 'friend' me on Facebook and changed his privacy settings so very little could be seen. He didn't know I'd seen the messaging he was doing back and forth with a younger woman." -Amelia D. 9. Business trips become more and more frequent. "Constant business trips were the red flag I overlooked as a busy stay-at-home mom. There were so many business trips -- and beforehand, he'd gussy up with a haircut, new underwear, even a tanning booth visit before one trip. What makes me ill now is that I would offer to iron his dress shirts, pack him goody bags with his favorite homemade cookies and even burned CDs with our favorite songs for his travel time." -Janice J. 10. Suddenly, he or she has different interests and hobbies. "Looking back, one thing stands out.