Flag Retirement - Retiring Old Glory

Purpose of Retiring the American Flag

VFW Post 6878 provides a way for folks to retire their flags in a dignified manner. Each year on Flag Day, we have a retirement ceremony where all the flags that have been dropped off at the VFW Post 6878 main building in the Flag Retirement box are burned is a respectible manner with the ashes later being buried.

Flag Day

Flag Day (June 14th each year) is the day VFW Post 6878 joined with Boy Scout Troop 38 perform the ceremony of retiring the flags that have filled their terms of display and have been dropped off at the post. It happens in the rear lot of the post near the Pavilion (Shelter). It is open to the public.

Where To Drop Off Your Flags

VFW Post 6878 keeps a Flag Retirement Wooden Box at the entrance of the post.

We encourage folks to drop off their flags that they would like to be properly and respectfully taken care of. This can be done at your convenience. The post does not have to be open for anyone to drop off their flags.

VFW Post 6878 Flag Day American Flag Retirement

Click On The Picture To Watch Flag Day 2024

VFW Post 6878 has an annual event coinciding with Flag Day on every June 14th.

Each year the post along with the local Boy Scout Troop 38 perform the American Flag Retirement.

Throughout the year, folks from the community show their respect for their flags by bringing them into the main building of the post and deposit their flags in a wooden box, allowing them to be set aside until they can be properly "retired" instead of just being thrown in the trash.

Flag Day - American Flag Retirement Event performed in the rear of VFW Post 6878 near the Pavilion (

Proper Procedures for Flag Disposal

Here are the proper procedures for flag disposal, according to VFW:

The flag should be folded in its customary manner.
The fire must be large and intense enough to ensure the complete burning of the flag.
Place the flag on the fire.
Individuals may come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.
After the flag is consumed, the fire should be extinguished and then the ashes buried.
Make sure you are conforming to local and state fire codes or ordinances.

For more information about flag etiquette, visit vfw.org/community/flag-etiquette.

Flag Etiquette

The American flag has a long history, and the members of our organization have spent nearly as long defending and honoring our nation's most iconic symbol of freedom. Whether you're looking for the historic details of how the U.S. flag came to be, or the rules and regulations that encompass her daily flight, we're here to ensure you can find the information you need.- From the VFW National Website

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2024/1/retiring-old-glory

Flag Retirement - Retiring Old Glory

Purpose of Retiring the American Flag

Flag Day

Where To Drop Off Your Flags

Where To Drop Off Your Flags

VFW Post 6878 Flag Day American Flag Retirement

Click On The Picture To Watch Flag Day 2024

Proper Procedures for Flag Disposal

Flag Etiquette

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