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I live on a AF Base. I have an old flag that is very worn and tattered that a neighbor left behind when he PCSed. I don't have anything to ...
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    TiffanyEncinias is offline Junior Member
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    Default Disposal of Old Glory...

    I live on a AF Base. I have an old flag that is very worn and tattered that a neighbor left behind when he PCSed. I don't have anything to properly display it and like I said, it is very worn. I would like to dispose of it properly by burning it as the code says. I have a fire pit in my back yard. Is that acceptable or should I do something else? I do not want to disrespect the flag in any way so should I just do that? A little advice would be helpful, Thanks!

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    Default Re: Disposal of Old Glory...

    Hi there

    Yes I think the fire pit will be fine

    I have burned US flags on 2 occasions. The 1st was at the back of my parents house. I just made a fire with some newpaper and a few sticks of wood on the ground and put the flag in - watching that I didnt put the small fire out with the flag!
    The 2nd time was at my boyfriends parents house and they have burner- a small chamber on legs with a chimney coming out the top and a door in the front.

    That 2nd time I carried out more a ceremony. This is optional but I think its a nice thing to do
    I kissed the flag and pledged alliegence before I put it into the burner, then once it was in and I had lit it I stood watching until it had gone.



    A fire pit will be absolutley fine though

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    Ca Vet is offline Junior Member
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    Default Re: Disposal of Old Glory...

    I would recommend that you turn it over to your local V.F.W. Post or American Leigion Post for disposal.

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    heavenscent is offline Junior Member
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    Default Re: Disposal of Old Glory...

    Also, look for a local Boy Scout or Girl Scout group. They have ceremonies for the proper disposal of flags.

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