[Philmont] American Flag customs

Well said, Terry.

I really like the earlier suggestion of a Philmont flag.

Dan Preston
Louisville, KY
On Jul 27, 2007, at 7:21 AM, Terry Pogue wrote:

> Customs change and I think its time maybe for some other kind of crew
> leader flag besides the American flag - I think the US flag is
> overdone as decoration and leads to a loss of respect. Before some of
> you get your zip-offs all twisted let me say; I am a veteran (US Army
> -1970-72), Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recip., past DE and very happy
> with Philmont memories (64, 82, 05-the first with US flag). When the
> new uniform was introduced in 1980 it didn't have a flag - that came
> sometime later, prior to that you had to go on Intern. trip like a
> World Jambo. Unless the custom changed there is only one flag on a
> military post. I think using US flags as art for picnic napkins,
> mugs, car stickers, and lapel pins for everyone violates the flag code
> that says the flag shouldn't be used for decoration. Show respect for
> the flag, flown at every staffed camp, and don't use it as a
> decoration on packs.
>
Received on Fri Jul 27 08:14:39 2007