Why is the American Flag "inverted" on our soldier's uniforms?
535990
Because when you go into battle the flag flys in that direction... always moving forward like she said is exactly it!
339710
The upside down U.S. flag is an official signal of distress. It is not meant to be, and is not officially recognized as any type of disrespect when so displayed for the right reasons. To the contrary, here is the relevant part of the US Code of Laws regarding how to fly the flag when in distress: \n\nTHE FLAG CODE \nTitle 36, U.S.C., Chapter 10 \nAs amended by P.L. 344, 94th Congress\nApproved July 7, 1976\n\n§ 176. Respect for flag: No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor. \n(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. \nMost individuals who have served in the military service of our nation will (or should) recognize this signal.\n\n As a result of the many traitors and enemies we as a free people have, both foreign and domestic, as a result of the many unconstitutional acts, legislation and atrocities passed and/or committed against US citizens and their life, liberty and property, and as a result of policies that have allowed (and continue to allow) enemies of this nation to enter in large numbers through a porous border policy, I believe the life, liberty and property of US Citizens are in dire danger and distress. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.jeffhead.com/liberty/flagdistress.htm
987824
It's a myth.  The theory:\n\n"Flag-defending supplies" lore seems to dictate that three items be hidden in or near the flagpole, but what those three items are varies from one presentation of the rumor to the next. \n\nGenerally, one item is provided to destroy or mutilate the flag (a match or a razor); the second item serves to arm the defender, either for the purpose of battling onrushers or assisting him in ending his own life (a bullet or a revolver), and the third item is purely symbolic (a penny to represent America's wealth, or a grain of rice to indicate that American soldiers are so tough they can survive on almost nothing). However, all manner of combinations are posited in different versions of the legend, including two-item offerings.
165534
the stars are actually the front of the flag. they are faced opposite to symbolize marching into battle instead of runnin away from it.
386170
i think it is the same as the way the australian army do it as australia is still connected with Great Britain and still have a military that is ruled by Queen Elizabeth..\n\n\nFolding the Flag\n \n..\n \nTo start, the flag must be upside down, - flat.\n\nFold lengthways once, then once again\n\nBring the two ends together\n\nNow concertina by folding backwards and forwards…\n\nUntil it is neatly bundled\n\nIt is kept bundled by winding the rope under itself\n \ni got this from  http://www.furry.org.au/inc_B/life37.html\n\nHope this helps\nGod bless\n\nhttp://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page398.asp\nfollow this link and study the flag carefully as thier is a right way and a wrong way to fly the flag....
25005
so as to match up with their camouflage uniform!! its colors differs on the kind of uniform
960607
I see nothing wrong with it.. it represents the South ... not slavery, not racism.. the South wanted to succeed from the United States and that is why they had the Civil War... the Confederate Flag represented the South in the Civil War-It's part of our history, and some people just like the way it looks.. it's not the Symbol of the US
72689
I believe you have mistaken the Marine Corps emblem for another, possibly the Presidential seal, which has had some changes.  \nThe original USMC emblem did not have have a banner in its beak, it only consisted of the eagle, globe and foul anchor.  The traditional Marine Corps emblem - eagle, globe and foul anchor - forms the basic device of the Seal. Of these three, the eagle and the foul anchor are the most venerable, dating from 1800 when they first appeared on the Marine uniform button - a button which has remained to this day virtually unchanged from its original form. Influenced strongly by the design of the emblem of the British Royal Marines depicting as their domain the Eastern hemisphere, the U.S. Marines adopted in 1868 as their emblem a globe showing the Western hemisphere. To this was added the spread eagle and foul anchor from the button. Twelve years later the motto, "Semper Fidelis," completed the design.  The scarlet and gold surrounding the emblem are the official Marine Corps colors. These in turn are enclosed by Navy blue and gold signifying the Marine Corps as an integral part of the naval team.\nSemper Fi-
735519
Take a photo of the emblem to any emroidery shop along with a ball cap and they can handle it. You can also try vendors in the common area of the PX at any installation - many have old hats, patches and pins for sale, but this is going to be a hunt for you. On a side note - someone is selling an 11th Airborne Division flag on Yahoo Auctions for like 8 bucks (I have linked that site below). Another place to look is at Gun Shows - there is always several tables set up with old military memorabilia. And as a last resource, have you tried the 11th Airborne Division Association? I'm not sure you could get any of them to part with their stuff - but I bet they could point you in the right direction (I have linked their official web site below too). Good Luck!
659937
Unless something's changed....flying another country's flag upside down, meant you conquered that country.\nPoor fools. Apparently they don't realize they're shooting themselves in the foot, and that a good number of people in this country are getting tired of them demanding "rights" that no one else has ever been granted.
175586
If you look at guidons (the wooden flag staffs) carried in parades or on display, you see that the flag is achored on the "Star" side.  Moving forward with the flag causes it to unfurl and blow in the wind with the stars leading.  The same is true on uniforms.  The flag is always represented with the stars advancing.
910743
The American flag should always be above anything else placed in OR on the shadowbox.  This is done out of respect for our nation's symbol.  The flag should be folded with the standard tri-fold (triangle shaped) fold and only the field of stars should be showing when placed in the box.  If folded properly, the flag should have a star at the top of the triangle with the remaining visible stars coming down from that in a pyramid shape.  Any engravings or plates attached to the shadowbox should be at the bottom and all certificates, medals and other memorabilia should be placed in order of rank precedence or importance below the flag.
305790
What makes you ask this?  Do you think thee is a lack of patriotism in the US?\n\nIf so, I couldnt disagree more.  Even in a time where we are fighting a very unpopular war, there are American flags on every corner and a "support our troops" magnet on every 3rd car.\n\nOr maybe I just think that because I'm in the Air Force and live in a military community
351431
From what I have seen; The American Flag if you are American should be flown as you are facing it on the Left of all other flags. I have also heard that the American flag should be flown higher than flags of other countries. Again only in America. The flag should also be clean and not worn out. Worn out American flags should be burned, if you take a worn US Flag to any US Post office they should take it from you and have it destroyed properly.\n\nI do not have any references and this information just comes from what I have seen and heard.
678559
Yes again.  This is Army protocal and not changing any time soon.  Beleive me the Sargeant Major is receiving just as much respect from the (snot nosed, wet behind the ears) 2Lt. as he him self is, if not more.  Saluting and saying sir or Sgt. Major are out of respect for the rank.  And everyone respects the top shirt or Sgt. Major for there service.
916313
I've always found it odd that a state within the United States would demand keeping the flag of a nation that disavowed being a part of the United States within it's modern flag.\n\nParadoxial in a sense.
1052644
Some people have gotten the answer half right. The flag, when worn on the right sleeve, has the union (the field of stars) at the top right. This is to show the flag as it would appear if it were on a flagpole with the wind coming from the right. This is to represent the forward motion of the soldier. The flag would only show the "right" way if the soldier was walking backward.\n\nFlag patches worn on the left sleeve are configured in the commonly accepted "right" way.