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National Airborne Day — August 16

National Airborne Day — August 16

Every year on August 16th, the United States honors the indomitable spirit and bravery of its airborne forces through the observance of National Airborne Day. From your friends at LIBERTY...

National Airborne Day — August 16

Every year on August 16th, the United States honors the indomitable spirit and bravery of its airborne forces through the observance of National Airborne Day. From your friends at LIBERTY...

Finding the Correct Secondary Flag Size

Finding the Correct Secondary Flag Size

Flying a second flag on your flagpole? Here are some common flagpole heights and appropriate flag sizes for secondary flags. Additional reasoning below...

Finding the Correct Secondary Flag Size

Flying a second flag on your flagpole? Here are some common flagpole heights and appropriate flag sizes for secondary flags. Additional reasoning below...

Happy Birthday United States Department of Defense

Happy Birthday United States Department of Defense

It was on August 10, 1949, that the National Military Establishment absorbed the major military departments and was renamed the Department of Defense. The United States Department of Defense is...

Happy Birthday United States Department of Defense

It was on August 10, 1949, that the National Military Establishment absorbed the major military departments and was renamed the Department of Defense. The United States Department of Defense is...

National Purple Heart Day

National Purple Heart Day

What began as the Badge of Military Merit, originating with George Washington in 1782, has evolved into the Purple Heart award that we know of today. To date, the United...

National Purple Heart Day

What began as the Badge of Military Merit, originating with George Washington in 1782, has evolved into the Purple Heart award that we know of today. To date, the United...

Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard

Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard

On August 4 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Coast Guard. A direct carry-through from the Revenue Marine, the United States Coast Guard is the oldest...

Happy Birthday United States Coast Guard

On August 4 each year, we celebrate the founding of the United States Coast Guard. A direct carry-through from the Revenue Marine, the United States Coast Guard is the oldest...

Signing the Declaration of Independence — August 2, 1776

Signing the Declaration of Independence — Augus...

On August 2, 1776, the last necessary signature was finally added and the Declaration of Independence. Here's the story of one of history's most influential documents...

Signing the Declaration of Independence — Augus...

On August 2, 1776, the last necessary signature was finally added and the Declaration of Independence. Here's the story of one of history's most influential documents...