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2. Military funerals in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A military funeral may feature guards of honor, the firing of volley shots as a salute, drumming and other military elements, with a flag draping over the coffin. In the United States, the United States Army Military District of Washington (MDW) is responsible for providing military funerals. "Honoring Those Who Served" is the title of the ...

3. United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for ...

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   The VA only permits graphics on government-furnished headstones or markers that are approved emblems of belief, the Civil War Union Shield (including those who served in the U.S. military through the Spanish–American War), the Civil War Confederate Southern Cross of Honor, and the Medal of Honor insignia.

4. Military funeral - Wikipedia

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   The ritual includes the honor guard, size of which depends on the deceased rank and status and may vary from merely a squad to a full company, which escorts the departed to the hearse and from the hearse to the grave, with a special detachment to carry the deceased's awards. A military marching band accompanies the funeral procession as well ...

5. Burial flag found in Virginia reunited with family of ... - AOL

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   DOVER ‒ No one seems to know how a burial flag meant for the family of World War II veteran Thomas J. Ayers Jr. of Dover ended up at a VFW post in Fredericksburg, Va.

6. Service flag - Wikipedia

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   A service flag or service banner is a banner that family members of those serving in the United States Armed Forces can display. The flag or banner is officially defined as a white field with a red border, with a blue star for each family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities.

7. Why are flags at half-staff, and how long will they stay ...

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   All public flags will be displayed at half-staff for 30 days from Carter's Dec. 29 death at age 100. ... Flags are also at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations and half-mast on naval ...