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Re: TAKE A LOOK AT HILLARY`S FLAG
"As you ponder that, also consider the positioning of American flags on the uniforms of American soldiers since the Iraq war began. The flags have been turned backwards, something that is supposed to be against the law (see picture below).
I first noticed this when in Washington D.C. While there, I actually stopped by the office of the American Legion, and spoke to a representative, who was well aware of the issue. He told me that the American Legion had filed an official complaint with the military because of the reversed flags. According to him, the military claimed it was simply an “oversight,” but refused to correct it.
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I don't know about the rest of what was posted, but I do know that that idiot from the Legion needs to have his membership revoked asafp. It is NOT an "oversight" as he so ignorantly claims.
Air Force One:
http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/021126-O-9999G-024.jpg
Commercial aircraft:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1315542&size=L&width=1200&height=812&sok=&photo_nr=
Military aircraft:
http://www.pbase.com/keith1959/image/31923245
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html
"Why is the flag sometimes backwards on the side of airplanes, buses, and other vehicles?
Air Force 1 showing the regular flag on the left side and the reverse flag on the right side.The flag decals show the union (the blue area) on the side closer to the front of the plane. On the plane's left, the decal shows the flag with the union at the left, as usual. On the plane's right side, is a "right flag" or "reversed field flag" or "reverse flag," with the union on the right. This is done so that the flag looks as if it is blowing in the wind created by the forward movement. You can see this on cars and trucks as well.
What is the proper way to wear a flag patch on one's shoulder sleeve?
Left Flag
Right or "reversed field" flag
General David PetraeusTo wear our country's flag properly, the field of stars is worn closest to your heart. Further, when worn on the sleeve of a military uniform, the flag should appear to be advancing and not retreating. Thus, if your patch is to be worn on your LEFT sleeve, use a left flag (normal). For patches worn on your RIGHT sleeve, use a "right" or "reversed field" flag.
Since the Flag Rules do not specifically address the positioning of the patch, a decision is left to the discretion of the organization prescribing the wear. Some elect to use the "left" flag on both sleeves. [Note: many states and cities have ordinances pertaining to the use of the flag; you may wish to contact the Attorney General of your state or the City Attorney's office regarding this matter.] If you are planning to wear only one patch, it is recommended that you wear a "left" flag on your left sleeve.
Military guidelines specify that in support of joint or multi-national operations (as in Iraq), the "right" flag is worn on the right sleeve (see picture), 1/4" below the shoulder seam or 1/8" below any required unit patches. (Class A uniform excepted.)
Some people find the "right flag" disrespectful of the flag and some are calling it the "wrong flag." They seek to gain support to encourage a change in the regulations to always use a "left flag" even on a right sleeve."
Once again, it is NOT an "oversight" as that idiot claims.
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