When you start your fire, make sure it’s big enough to fully burn the flag before you put the folded flag on it. Next, salute the flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance or hold a moment of silence.

A patch of the flag can be affixed to an official uniform for law enforcement, military personnel, first responders and more. However, it should not be used as a costume or in athletic uniforms.

While an image of the Commander in Chief saluting the American Flag is an impressive picture to publish, I do question the appropriateness of a person in 'Civilian Clothing' saluting.

1 / 7 Show Caption + Senior leaders from U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and the 94th Military Police Battalion salute the flag during the Sgt. 1st. Class Jeanne M. Balcombe Law Enforcement Center ...

FILE - A flag is raised during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) ...

A performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance in February has been arrested after holding up a Sudanese flag with the message “Sudan and Free Gaza." ...