A local Boy Scout recently earned his highest honor: building an American flag box to house retired flags. “The idea is a flag retirement box — so you retire the American flag the right way,” said ...

The Fourth of July weekend may be over, but there is still plenty of patriotism in the air in Panama City. Monday, University of West Florida rising sophomore Kaial Hajik unveiled a U.S. flag disposal ...

Worn American flags can be retired properly at designated drop boxes at four Apple Valley Fire Stations. Residents can drop off their flags at Station 331, Station 332, Station 336, and Station 337.

A drop box is now in place outside of Suite 175 in the City Hall Annex, allowing people to respectfully dispose of American flags in a way that complies with flag retirement protocols.

The glass coverings come from the Glass House in Fremont, which is owned by a former marine. The boxes are built by Jessie Matlock who served in the Army National Guard for 30 years.

A new plaque is added to the American Flag disposal box, which was created by Neenah WWII veteran Al Jansen. The plaque and a photo of Jansen was added and re-dedicated on May 23, 2025. (WLUK) ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In honor of Memorial Day, the City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department is offering a new, convenient way to retire old or worn American Flags. A ...