American Flag Retirement Box

Flag retirement box thank you for your interest in caring for the american flag.

American flag retirement box.

We have emptied the box many times and have properly retired hundreds of flags of all sizes since we installed the box. Over the course of the program we ve distributed 700 flag boxes to more than 550 counties across the country. Naco member exclusive benefit u s. We are 100 satisfied with the purchase of our flag retirement drop box.

The united states flag code title 4 section 8k states the flag when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display should be destroyed in a dignified way preferably by burning flag retirement is the term used to define the proper dignified way of destroying united states flags that are no longer fit to serve the nation. I have been contacted by a few organizations about the box after submitting a picture to the ohio american legion news. A must for all city halls. Price includes lid and backboard.

Taking your flag to one of these flag disposal locations will ensure that the traditions and ceremony are utilized in the flag s retirement. In malls large retail outlets government facilities military churches and schools. Naco is honored to help counties ensure our nation s banner receives a proper retirement through the naco flag retirement program. Collect used flags at your business or office and take them to your local boy scouts or american legion.

To help people in his community life scout chip gaddis of troop 511 in medina ohio decided to build a flag retirement box. Put anywhere americans can be found.