Does each branch have their own folding? I watched John Glenn's funeral and the Marines folding ceremony seemed awkward. The first fold wasn't triangular and the tucking the end with the grommets was not like yours.
When I was in grade school we were taught how to take down and fold the flag. We were thrilled if we were chosen to get to be the one that got to fold it at the end of the day. I'd love to see more schools teaching this to the kids and restoring the honor to our flag it deserves.
The VA provided the flag for my father's funeral. He retired from 30 years of service. I googled the flag ceremony and quickly shared instructions with my older brother at the casket side. The folding went perfectly and the fold was tight. It was presented correctly to his oldest granddaughter. I'm pleased to have learned about the flag ceremony and other flag etiquette.
jel517 I find it disheartening that so many videos are on UA-cam with the title of folding the flag. What they need to add is the word, improperly. Thanks for the kind words!
Great video. We're putting up a flag given to us by a veteran for veteran's day on a brand new flag pole so I wanted to handle the flag the right way. Thanks.
He seems like such a nice man. I really like that he is patient and acknowledging that she’s doing a good job👍 I was part of the colorguard for the Navy when I was in many years ago 🇺🇸
Thank you. After I watched a different video it seemed like they were left with a perfect triangle at the end to fold and I had this odd tail. I am putting my Husband's, Grandfather's WWII burial flag in a special box I had made with his name Military branch, rank, AND WWII. I hope I made him proud.
The best source in learning flag folding is the military. I was asked by a friend of mine if i would do a veteran ceremony for his fiance's grandpa who just passed away. As i am a veteran i told them it would be an honor and privilege to do such an honor. It has been 7 years since i was in the service and this video was the best in a refresher for flag folding.
@@kathleenking47 Folding a flag happens at military funerals, retirements, and when the flag is lowered in the evening. One does not have to be a pallbearer to fold a flag.
Very nice! I was in the Army Military Police for most of my younger adult life. One of our duties was to raise and lower the post flag each day. At one of my duty stations, the flag was situated directly in front of the Post Headquarters, so we had to ensure it was done correctly. To include firing the cannon and playing “Reveille” and “Retreat.” When the flag was folded it had to be done this specific way and when placed in the vehicle it had to be saluted. Folding the flag correctly is extremely important and sensitive to many people. For this reason, we had to follow the same process regardless of whether the HQ was open or not. There was always someone watching, even if we couldn't see them. So you never ever wanted to be seen doing something disrespectful.
Thank you so much for this demonstration sir. My father was a marine and served in Vietnam. He passed in 1992 from cancer, which he got from Agent Orange exposure. My children got a hold of his flag some years ago and it hadn't been right since until this video! Thank you for your service.
Thank you, Sir, for your service. And thank you for this video. I am currently trying to teach my Brownie Girl Scout daughter in how to fold the flag. Other videos have left her confused due to her Autism but this one is more sinking in with her. You are very much appreciated.
+1loca64 It is my pleasure. I am glad you and your daughter find the video helpful. I understand about the confusion of the other videos. All the best to you and your daughter!
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Great demonstration. I want this for my Dad's funeral God forbid he passes before me. He was in the Air Force and was in the Korean war. Worked on the airplanes !!
They don't teach kids how to fold the flag in school anymore. I was taught in school a then when I was about ten we were sent to a private school. It was a country school and a Christian school. There we did the flag ceremony morning and evening. It was one thing I really looked forward to and every kid from 1st to 12th grade had a turn at raising and lowering the flag in front of the school and leading the pledge of alliance. We only were there a couple of years and I won't forget to give them credit for their flag ceremony and for teaching it to me I will be forever grateful.
I was looking for a video that could teach the "safety patrols" at the school I work at, and teach them how to fold and unfold our flag. Wonderful video with clear explanations! Thank You.
Thank you very much for the tips. My flag came out perfect and a sharp corners, no red showing at all. Thanks for taking the time to make the video! !!!
I taught the boys of my church's Christian Service Brigade group a couple of weeks ago. according to the video, their teacher has a lot to learn. Thank you for providing the resource and thank you for your service to our country
My dad has my grandfather’s flag on display (wwII) and when the time comes I will fold my dad’s flag (Vietnam) myself. Thanks to this video I know I can do it justice 🇺🇸
At my church they wanted to have the flag folded and placed on the altar on July 4th Independence Day. I had some knowledge of it from my Boy Scout days but that was about 55 years ago. I did do with the help of one of my friends. Some things you just have to do to remember those who gave their lives for us and the freedom we enjoy today.
I’m currently part of the air force HG at my base and a strong tip to get a nice 1,3,5 star pattern is to cut the first and sometimes even the second triangular folds in half so that once you reach the union the striped part of the flag lands right at the edge of the blue. This will also allow the perfect amount of material to tuck at the end so you don’t have to much or too little.
Thank you for a fine, detailed folding presentation. It was explained and demonstrated at an appropriate speed for learners. My 3rd grade Girl Scouts of Troop 6387 will be practicing this for the flag ceremony at summer camp. They will be prepared and confident with your help.
Good question. This is the fold that the military created many, many years ago. The triangle fold is special and reserved just for the American flag (with some state flags also folded into a rectangle or another unique fold). American civilians do not have to fold it into a triangle, a rectangle is proper and so is rolling it.
Fascinating... but not for the reason you're thinking. :-) The instruction regarding the flag folding is good, but I clicked on the video because when I saw the thumbnail I instantly recognized the shoulder patch for the USAC (U.S. Army Cadet Corps), which was the successor organization to the American Cadet Alliance. I've eaten in the facility where this was filmed. It was the DFAC when I was in Millersburg, Kentucky for Annual Training circa 2010. Those were the days...
Very disappointed that the Army did not show up for my fathers funeral as requested last week. He was a veteran, honorably discharged and i have a copy of his DD214. He wasn't some war-hero granted, but he did serve and was a good man. The funeral home went ahead and presented us with a flag but its just not the same.
I am very, very sorry for the disrespect shown to your father and the rest of your family. Quite unfortunate. Every veteran is authorized Military Funeral Honors, no matter how long they served. I'm glag the funeral director was able to present a flag, but you are correct, it is not the same. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
@@TheDrillMaster001I believe the Army at times want to make up their own rules I'ma Brothers DD-214 it does not have honorable discharge. And it doesn't have dishonorable discharge anyways he served 4 months into days completed boot camp told me about 20 years ago that he was discharged because they one would not give him his MOS 230 chosen as I sit here waiting to barium this Friday I was told by the army too short of the time and told by the American Legion uncharacteristic discharge which is stated on his DD-214 they would not be able to do the service to well I'll guess I'll just get a couple friends and we'll have our own ceremony thank you for showing me how to fold a flag up once again I learned it when I was about fourteen years old my dad showed it to me. In the eighties most people's funerals have you requested I've been preparing this for this to put my brother to rest for 3 weeks no help to the government for their Baraka C
I am in the process of making a flag case for a brother who was in the Marines and the Army. My daughter (Army National Guard) and I, have been trying to fold the flag so that the row of stars on the bottom of the triangle are parallel to the bottom of the flag. Id doesn't seem to be possible....
Correct, it's not possible if the flag is folded correctly. If you play around with it you can get it to look more aesthetically pleasing but it won't be folded properly.
@@TheDrillMaster001 Thanks! My daughter insists it is possible. I did get them to line up the way I wanted, but had red showing.... This will help. Thanks again.
Well, me, being me, I took my big speed square and laid it out against the stars, and they are not at a 45 degree angle. It will drive the obsessive compulsive side of me crazy, but that is how it goes.... Thanks for this!
My dads service was held in January. A flag was folded and given to me (I'm his oldest child) i ordered the appropriate size egraved flag box and when i went to put the flag inside of it that flag was too big. i had to STUFF it in there. i believe is was not properly folded. it looks nothing like yours. is there any place where i can take the flag and have it refolded so that it is nice and tight and fits in the box?
I'm very sorry for your loss and the aftermath with the flag. If you have a flag store in your area, they can help refold it. If you don't, a police or fire department honor guard can help. Even a high school JROTC unit can be up to the challenge.
technical question: I need to refold my father-in-laws flag to get the stars to line up before I put it in the flag box I built. Some vids show the first fold having the corners line up. Some, like this one, there is an overhang of about 2" on the first fold. What is the overhang for? Does it make the stars line up better when completed? Or is this more ceremonial?
Having the stars align perfectly is a matter of the manufacturing of the flag. Each fold, including the first, should not break the side edge. Offset stars are not a big issue, unless the flag was folded poorly.
@@TheDrillMaster001 But why on the first fold do you align the edge with the top edge of the star at @ 2:39? I have seen it done with the edges equal at military presentation. What is this overlap for?
@@AffordBindEquipment Because that ensures the blue field will not show. The first overlap, as you call it, is mandatory. The second is Air Force Honor Guard standard, but is not mandatory.
When and why were flags folded? I have one from my grandpa, he served in WWI.... but it fell out of the box and unfolded.....I feel so bad this happened, now I must take it to the loins club for folding! or try and do it my self? I don't want to disrespect it in any way.....thank you!
Sir, is there an acceptable way to fold the flag if you don't have a second body available to assist? I just bought a beautiful flag today from a fella on Craigslist but the fold job is...well...terrible.
I'M RETIRED AIR FORCE CAPTAIN AND MY DAD WAS AS WELL B4 ME. THE CIVILIAN PERSONS WHO HELD MY DAD'S FUNERAL HAD A WRINKLED FLAG ON HIS COUFIN!! I WAS FURIOUS. THE FLAG WAS NOT FOLDED CORRECTLY AND WILL NOT FIT IN A FRAME. MY DAD HAD AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE. HE SERVED IN VIETNAM FROM MAGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE. WHAT HE DID WAS SO IMPORTANT TO THE RUNNING OF THE BASE THAT HE WAS NOT TRANSFERRED TO OTHER BASES EXCEPT FOR ANDREWS AFB. THAT WAS 1985. THE FLAG WAS PRESENTED TO MY MOTHER WHO PRESENTED IT TO ME SAYING THAT "YOUR DAD WOULD WANT YOU TO HAVE THIS." WHAT A DISHONOR TO MY DAD'S SERVICE. THE FLAG.
Ah, McGuire in the 1980s. I look back with a great deal of sentiment on the days when I was in the car with my grandmother on the way to the Commissary and we would stop on Texas Ave. to let the planes fly over our car as they landed. I also appreciate the school I went to at the time. We had a flag raising every morning with the whole school outside. It was then in third grade that I learned how to properly fold the flag. I have never forgotten and now that I work with kids I will be teaching them.
Just curious: what's the "oath keepers" tab? I've served in the (Active) Army long time ago and I know tabs like 'Ranger', 'Sapper', 'Airborne', 'Special Forces', 'Honor Guard', etc... but wasn't aware about this one, what unit does it belong?
cookingprof It's not usually unfolded as it is a momento of the deceased's life and service to the country. Unfolding it would be up to the family - maybe to fly it from a personal flag pole.
At the school I work for the parents of a veteran who died in combat. Donated their flag with the condition to never bring it down untill it needs to retire
Awesome. I'm in 7th grade and raise the Stars and Stripes every morning for school sing the national anthem hand over heart drop it half staff to honor. Raise it back up. Tie it. Evening drop the flags fold them. I'm not gonna lie I'm a pretty good folder. Lol not trying to brag. By the way happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service. #USA #PieceToTheFallen
SoDa LeeKo That's great! Please keep this in mind - lowering the flag every day to half staff is not appropriate, it's a form of mourning and should only be accomplished on congressionally approved days and by order of the President. Keep up the great work!
Why can’t I get the stars to run parallel to the bottom edge of the flag? I made a flag box for my wife’s fathers WWII flag and cannot get the folding, so the stars are straight or parallel to the bottom of the case.
That's the way the flag folds, they aren't straight because of folding. You can manipulate the last fold to make the lines of stars horizontal, it just takes some figuring out. I've never had the issue cone up so I don't know the process.
Great question! It's a very long history and story, but the program developed from a joint service cadet program from decades ago. There is a tiny remnant that remains in Kentucky.
You forgot to give reason Why The red is Not to show and what the Stars represent at end of the folding. at the you did vary good job explaning how and why to unfold with your hands for present. how about how to hold and present Flag. I'm USNavy20YrRetHT2. Had to do this for Military Police Watch and Brig Duty Officer for Detainees & CCU. still the folding was a 12 1/2 Stars out of 13. (. , .)7 (hint hint)
It means the team is not well trained and did not practice enough. The flag that touches the ground is picked up, cleaned, and folded. A common myth is that it must immediately be burned, but it really is just a myth.
@@TheDrillMaster001 My dad died a month ago and was a Vietnam vet and airforce veteran, they being airforce honor guard dropped the flag in front of us ,they then refolded the flag
@@michaelbrabant5326 I'm sorry for your loss and to have your family be insulted in your time of grieving. What base were they assigned to or what base is closest?
@@TheDrillMaster001 I am familiar with Oath Keepers but I wanted to ask to make sure that it was the same organization I was thinking of. I was wondering how you got authorization to wear that tab and still be in compliance with 670-1 .
Love it...its so sad with this Covid that the Navy cant send their color gaurds to our island from Oahu...so my dad wont get all his tributes for being a Veteran 🤣
What are you talking about? I don't work with anyone unless I see what they can do. I have no idea who you are or what honor guard you are talking about.
@@TheDrillMaster001 it will make sense considering you you hold many similarity's in your appearance and dress. Every professional organization has regulations
Now i see what am doing wrong now...(at 6:00 - 6:06) Am Very Happy to be American, Not Really proud. Because I was born here and pride before fall as I see it. There's notting wrong with being happy those.
Yes sir I'm asking. I was on an Air Force Honor Guard team in the 80's and seem to remember for some reason practicing for hours end to only show 5 stars. Does my memory fail me?
Your memory is good, but... On one side there should be a 1-3-5 and on the other there would be a 2-4. So, it's not really possible to have too many , but there could be a 2-4, 2-4, which would not be "enough". Thanks for your service, my friend!
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Best flag folding demonstration I've ever seen with all the fine details to present a crisp blue triangle.
Monty Burns thank you, sir!
Does each branch have their own folding? I watched John Glenn's funeral and the Marines folding ceremony seemed awkward. The first fold wasn't triangular and the tucking the end with the grommets was not like yours.
Monty Burns the service honor guard units in DC have different fold techniques, but each service, in general, does the above, mostly.
Thanks for the reply. Yours is much more cleaner fold.
I have to agree. As a Marine, it pains me to say (no not really) but John shows some really great honor guard demonstrations.
When I was in grade school we were taught how to take down and fold the flag. We were thrilled if we were chosen to get to be the one that got to fold it at the end of the day. I'd love to see more schools teaching this to the kids and restoring the honor to our flag it deserves.
I remember this also, and yes it was a thrill. It felt very good to be a part of that.
The VA provided the flag for my father's funeral. He retired from 30 years of service. I googled the flag ceremony and quickly shared instructions with my older brother at the casket side. The folding went perfectly and the fold was tight. It was presented correctly to his oldest granddaughter. I'm pleased to have learned about the flag ceremony and other flag etiquette.
Finally, a video of the first fold being done properly
jel517 I find it disheartening that so many videos are on UA-cam with the title of folding the flag. What they need to add is the word, improperly. Thanks for the kind words!
Great video. We're putting up a flag given to us by a veteran for veteran's day on a brand new flag pole so I wanted to handle the flag the right way. Thanks.
He seems like such a nice man. I really like that he is patient and acknowledging that she’s doing a good job👍 I was part of the colorguard for the Navy when I was in many years ago 🇺🇸
Lol I would have been screaming at her she was doing it wrong the whole time!!!
But that would not help her learn. This isn't indoctrination, it's education. There's a time for both.
@@TheDrillMaster001 I was joking
Flag Folding us usually a pallbaring event
They are MEN...NOT WOMEN
However this is great for Walmart type bags...triangles
Thank you. After I watched a different video it seemed like they were left with a perfect triangle at the end to fold and I had this odd tail. I am putting my Husband's, Grandfather's WWII burial flag in a special box I had made with his name Military branch, rank, AND WWII. I hope I made him proud.
The best source in learning flag folding is the military. I was asked by a friend of mine if i would do a veteran ceremony for his fiance's grandpa who just passed away. As i am a veteran i told them it would be an honor and privilege to do such an honor. It has been 7 years since i was in the service and this video was the best in a refresher for flag folding.
Well done. One of the only flag folding videos that mentions only making your first fold to only the top of the first star.
My dad was buried today. The two young ladies folding the flag and that presented it done amazing.
Juanita Ratterree Osborne I'm sorry for your loss, but so glad the flag was folded well for you!
I thought it was usually pallbaring types who did this
@@kathleenking47 there’s usually 6 people pallbearing and 2 of them will fold the flag after the casket is put down
@@kathleenking47 Folding a flag happens at military funerals, retirements, and when the flag is lowered in the evening. One does not have to be a pallbearer to fold a flag.
@@TheDrillMaster001 I didn't know that
A true teacher right here. Slow is smooth - smooth is fast.
Very nice! I was in the Army Military Police for most of my younger adult life. One of our duties was to raise and lower the post flag each day. At one of my duty stations, the flag was situated directly in front of the Post Headquarters, so we had to ensure it was done correctly. To include firing the cannon and playing “Reveille” and “Retreat.” When the flag was folded it had to be done this specific way and when placed in the vehicle it had to be saluted. Folding the flag correctly is extremely important and sensitive to many people. For this reason, we had to follow the same process regardless of whether the HQ was open or not. There was always someone watching, even if we couldn't see them. So you never ever wanted to be seen doing something disrespectful.
Thank you so much for this demonstration sir. My father was a marine and served in Vietnam. He passed in 1992 from cancer, which he got from Agent Orange exposure. My children got a hold of his flag some years ago and it hadn't been right since until this video!
Thank you for your service.
Mr. Colquitt, it is instances just like this that makes my work worthwhile. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Sir, for your service. And thank you for this video. I am currently trying to teach my Brownie Girl Scout daughter in how to fold the flag. Other videos have left her confused due to her Autism but this one is more sinking in with her. You are very much appreciated.
+1loca64 It is my pleasure. I am glad you and your daughter find the video helpful. I understand about the confusion of the other videos. All the best to you and your daughter!
Thank you for the clean and clear explanation. And thank you for dedicating your time and lives to keeping America safe.
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Very nice... Teaching my 10 year old boy this valuable lesson. I am very grateful for your video sir...
One of the things that is cool in army. Everything is stored and displayed properly. Thank you for uploading!
I'm joining my California National Guard Honor Guard team this week. This is a good reference video. Thank you Drill Master.
Respectfully,
SGT Rivera.
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Joined the AL ARNG Honor Guard team last week. Had training day today. Hope you're enjoying your time in the Honor Guard, SGT.
Great demonstration. I want this for my Dad's funeral God forbid he passes before me. He was in the Air Force and was in the Korean war. Worked on the airplanes !!
They don't teach kids how to fold the flag in school anymore. I was taught in school a then when I was about ten we were sent to a private school. It was a country school and a Christian school. There we did the flag ceremony morning and evening. It was one thing I really looked forward to and every kid from 1st to 12th grade had a turn at raising and lowering the flag in front of the school and leading the pledge of alliance. We only were there a couple of years and I won't forget to give them credit for their flag ceremony and for teaching it to me I will be forever grateful.
I was looking for a video that could teach the "safety patrols" at the school I work at, and teach them how to fold and unfold our flag. Wonderful video with clear explanations! Thank You.
J S Thank you very much for the compliment!
Awesome demonstration sir and madam! Thank you for “y’alls” services; allowing for my freedom! 🙏🏼 🇺🇸
Thank you very much for the tips. My flag came out perfect and a sharp corners, no red showing at all. Thanks for taking the time to make the video! !!!
I taught the boys of my church's Christian Service Brigade group a couple of weeks ago. according to the video, their teacher has a lot to learn. Thank you for providing the resource and thank you for your service to our country
david gage thank you, education is key!
Thank you. I have to refold my father's flag. Your vid helps me.
My dad has my grandfather’s flag on display (wwII) and when the time comes I will fold my dad’s flag (Vietnam) myself. Thanks to this video I know I can do it justice 🇺🇸
At my church they wanted to have the flag folded and placed on the altar on July 4th Independence Day. I had some knowledge of it from my Boy Scout days but that was about 55 years ago. I did do with the help of one of my friends. Some things you just have to do to remember those who gave their lives for us and the freedom we enjoy today.
Thank you you both and the camera operator for this insight.
Thanks for the detailed explanations and demonstrations. Your techniques solved our problems folding the US flag. Thanks again.
I got it on the first try
Best flag folding guide 🇺🇸
Great, glad to hear that!
Thank you for an excellent demonstration. Thank you to all who serve.
Two-man Flag Fold Detailed Techniques: ua-cam.com/video/8BoXg1BCarI/v-deo.html
I’m currently part of the air force HG at my base and a strong tip to get a nice 1,3,5 star pattern is to cut the first and sometimes even the second triangular folds in half so that once you reach the union the striped part of the flag lands right at the edge of the blue. This will also allow the perfect amount of material to tuck at the end so you don’t have to much or too little.
I appreciate your comment. I'm glad you are gaining experience on your BHG.
Thank you for a fine, detailed folding presentation. It was explained and demonstrated at an appropriate speed for learners. My 3rd grade Girl Scouts of Troop 6387 will be practicing this for the flag ceremony at summer camp. They will be prepared and confident with your help.
This was great. I needed to know this for the next time.
Belle démonstration juste une petite question pourquoi plié votre drapeau national à plat et en triangle pour finir
Good question. This is the fold that the military created many, many years ago. The triangle fold is special and reserved just for the American flag (with some state flags also folded into a rectangle or another unique fold). American civilians do not have to fold it into a triangle, a rectangle is proper and so is rolling it.
Fascinating... but not for the reason you're thinking. :-) The instruction regarding the flag folding is good, but I clicked on the video because when I saw the thumbnail I instantly recognized the shoulder patch for the USAC (U.S. Army Cadet Corps), which was the successor organization to the American Cadet Alliance. I've eaten in the facility where this was filmed. It was the DFAC when I was in Millersburg, Kentucky for Annual Training circa 2010. Those were the days...
Thank you. 4:19 some one is checking thier eyelids for holes. HAHAHHAHA
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Thank you Emma.
Thank you Sgt Marshall for this demonstration and for wearing an "Oath Keepers" patch.
HOW CAN I GET AN "OSTH KEEPERS' PATCH. I ONE OF FIVE MILITARY WHO SERVED?
Oath Keepers has a website, I'm sure you can find one there.
This video will be very helpful for my scouts to learn how to properly fold the flag
Very disappointed that the Army did not show up for my fathers funeral as requested last week. He was a veteran, honorably discharged and i have a copy of his DD214. He wasn't some war-hero granted, but he did serve and was a good man. The funeral home went ahead and presented us with a flag but its just not the same.
I am very, very sorry for the disrespect shown to your father and the rest of your family. Quite unfortunate. Every veteran is authorized Military Funeral Honors, no matter how long they served.
I'm glag the funeral director was able to present a flag, but you are correct, it is not the same.
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
@@TheDrillMaster001 Glad to say the Army made up for this. They came out around a week later, met us at the cemetery and presented the flag.
@@TheDrillMaster001I believe the Army at times want to make up their own rules I'ma Brothers DD-214 it does not have honorable discharge. And it doesn't have dishonorable discharge anyways he served 4 months into days completed boot camp told me about 20 years ago that he was discharged because they one would not give him his MOS 230 chosen as I sit here waiting to barium this Friday I was told by the army too short of the time and told by the American Legion uncharacteristic discharge which is stated on his DD-214 they would not be able to do the service to well I'll guess I'll just get a couple friends and we'll have our own ceremony thank you for showing me how to fold a flag up once again I learned it when I was about fourteen years old my dad showed it to me. In the eighties most people's funerals have you requested I've been preparing this for this to put my brother to rest for 3 weeks no help to the government for their Baraka C
I am in the process of making a flag case for a brother who was in the Marines and the Army. My daughter (Army National Guard) and I, have been trying to fold the flag so that the row of stars on the bottom of the triangle are parallel to the bottom of the flag. Id doesn't seem to be possible....
Correct, it's not possible if the flag is folded correctly. If you play around with it you can get it to look more aesthetically pleasing but it won't be folded properly.
@@TheDrillMaster001 Thanks! My daughter insists it is possible. I did get them to line up the way I wanted, but had red showing.... This will help. Thanks again.
Well, me, being me, I took my big speed square and laid it out against the stars, and they are not at a 45 degree angle. It will drive the obsessive compulsive side of me crazy, but that is how it goes.... Thanks for this!
My dads service was held in January. A flag was folded and given to me (I'm his oldest child) i ordered the appropriate size egraved flag box and when i went to put the flag inside of it that flag was too big. i had to STUFF it in there. i believe is was not properly folded. it looks nothing like yours. is there any place where i can take the flag and have it refolded so that it is nice and tight and fits in the box?
I'm very sorry for your loss and the aftermath with the flag. If you have a flag store in your area, they can help refold it. If you don't, a police or fire department honor guard can help. Even a high school JROTC unit can be up to the challenge.
technical question: I need to refold my father-in-laws flag to get the
stars to line up before I put it in the flag box I built. Some vids
show the first fold having the corners line up. Some, like this one,
there is an overhang of about 2" on the first fold. What is the overhang for? Does it make the stars line up better when completed? Or is this more ceremonial?
Having the stars align perfectly is a matter of the manufacturing of the flag. Each fold, including the first, should not break the side edge. Offset stars are not a big issue, unless the flag was folded poorly.
@@TheDrillMaster001 But why on the first fold do you align the edge with the top edge of the star at @ 2:39? I have seen it done with the edges equal at military presentation. What is this overlap for?
@@AffordBindEquipment Because that ensures the blue field will not show. The first overlap, as you call it, is mandatory. The second is Air Force Honor Guard standard, but is not mandatory.
When and why were flags folded? I have one from my grandpa, he served in WWI.... but it fell out of the box and unfolded.....I feel so bad this happened, now I must take it to the loins club for folding! or try and do it my self? I don't want to disrespect it in any way.....thank you!
Mrssea Sea my advice is to take it to a fire or police station or even a high school JROTC unit for refolding. Share this video with too!
Mrssea Sea flags are folded out of respect to keep them clean and dry.
Sir, is there an acceptable way to fold the flag if you don't have a second body available to assist? I just bought a beautiful flag today from a fella on Craigslist but the fold job is...well...terrible.
Excellent question! I have had to lay the flag on a bed to fold it when I've been alone. I don't see that that would be an issue.
Thank you for such a speedy reply. I appreciate both the suggestion & the tutorial.
Very helpful video for my American Heritage girls group
I'M RETIRED AIR FORCE CAPTAIN AND MY DAD WAS AS WELL B4 ME. THE CIVILIAN PERSONS WHO HELD MY DAD'S FUNERAL HAD A WRINKLED FLAG ON HIS COUFIN!! I WAS FURIOUS. THE FLAG WAS NOT FOLDED CORRECTLY AND WILL NOT FIT IN A FRAME.
MY DAD HAD AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE. HE SERVED IN VIETNAM FROM MAGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE. WHAT HE DID WAS SO IMPORTANT TO THE RUNNING OF THE BASE THAT HE WAS NOT TRANSFERRED TO OTHER BASES EXCEPT FOR ANDREWS AFB.
THAT WAS 1985.
THE FLAG WAS PRESENTED TO MY MOTHER WHO PRESENTED IT TO ME SAYING THAT "YOUR DAD WOULD WANT YOU TO HAVE THIS."
WHAT A DISHONOR TO MY DAD'S SERVICE.
THE FLAG.
I'm very sorry for the treatment your father's flag received. Sadly, this happens much too often.
Ah, McGuire in the 1980s. I look back with a great deal of sentiment on the days when I was in the car with my grandmother on the way to the Commissary and we would stop on Texas Ave. to let the planes fly over our car as they landed. I also appreciate the school I went to at the time. We had a flag raising every morning with the whole school outside. It was then in third grade that I learned how to properly fold the flag. I have never forgotten and now that I work with kids I will be teaching them.
Just curious: what's the "oath keepers" tab? I've served in the (Active) Army long time ago and I know tabs like 'Ranger', 'Sapper', 'Airborne', 'Special Forces', 'Honor Guard', etc... but wasn't aware about this one, what unit does it belong?
I'm wearing an Army uniform but look at the tape on the left side. It's a cadet program. Oath Keepers is a good program.
I have a flag in a triangle glass case. The flag was flown over the US Capital to commemorate my retirement from the US Air Force.
How nice, thanks for sharing this version deo.
Thank you I have been having issues with this now I know What to do
Wow! Thank you!!! I finally have a nicely folded flag! =)
Great demo!
I was told that a casket flag should never be unfolded once it is folded at the grave. True or False?
cookingprof It's not usually unfolded as it is a momento of the deceased's life and service to the country. Unfolding it would be up to the family - maybe to fly it from a personal flag pole.
At the school I work for the parents of a veteran who died in combat. Donated their flag with the condition to never bring it down untill it needs to retire
We fly the flag that was on my Great Grandfather's casket every 4th of July. It is a great way for us to remember his sacrifice on a special holiday.
Awesome. I'm in 7th grade and raise the Stars and Stripes every morning for school sing the national anthem hand over heart drop it half staff to honor. Raise it back up. Tie it. Evening drop the flags fold them. I'm not gonna lie I'm a pretty good folder. Lol not trying to brag. By the way happy Veterans Day!
Thank you for your service.
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SoDa LeeKo That's great! Please keep this in mind - lowering the flag every day to half staff is not appropriate, it's a form of mourning and should only be accomplished on congressionally approved days and by order of the President.
Keep up the great work!
Why can’t I get the stars to run parallel to the bottom edge of the flag? I made a flag box for my wife’s fathers WWII flag and cannot get the folding, so the stars are straight or parallel to the bottom of the case.
That's the way the flag folds, they aren't straight because of folding. You can manipulate the last fold to make the lines of stars horizontal, it just takes some figuring out. I've never had the issue cone up so I don't know the process.
What are Army Cadets?
Great question! It's a very long history and story, but the program developed from a joint service cadet program from decades ago. There is a tiny remnant that remains in Kentucky.
hey drill master is there no knife hand sliding down the the point fold when unfolding ...?
Not necessarily.
Thank you sooo much for this video.
Outstanding
Well done. Thank you. Excellent instruction.
You forgot to give reason Why The red is Not to show and what the Stars represent at end of the folding. at the you did vary good job explaning how and why to unfold with your hands for present. how about how to hold and present Flag. I'm USNavy20YrRetHT2. Had to do this for Military Police Watch and Brig Duty Officer for Detainees & CCU. still the folding was a 12 1/2 Stars out of 13. (. , .)7 (hint hint)
I didn't forget, the video is long enough without explaining every minute detail.
What happens when the honor guard drops the flag in front of you at a military funeral?
It means the team is not well trained and did not practice enough. The flag that touches the ground is picked up, cleaned, and folded. A common myth is that it must immediately be burned, but it really is just a myth.
@@TheDrillMaster001 My dad died a month ago and was a Vietnam vet and airforce veteran, they being airforce honor guard dropped the flag in front of us ,they then refolded the flag
@@michaelbrabant5326 I'm sorry for your loss and to have your family be insulted in your time of grieving. What base were they assigned to or what base is closest?
@@TheDrillMaster001 They being the honor guard from Great Falls Montana, Air Force base , I live in miles city mt
@@TheDrillMaster001 I was in the army and army reserves , my dad got mad at me for joining the US Army 🇺🇸
Nice
Awesome
what is the oath keepers tab you have on there .
Look up the organization, Oath Keepers.
@@TheDrillMaster001 I am familiar with Oath Keepers but I wanted to ask to make sure that it was the same organization I was thinking of. I was wondering how you got authorization to wear that tab and still be in compliance with 670-1 .
@@jacobcline119 I'm not/was never a Soldier. The uniform was for the cadet organization.
Thank you sir
Why is it. Some people at the last fold leave a space. The other person holding the red stripes then finished with the half fold and tucks it all in
Tyron Zepol My guess is personal preference, but it's wrong.
Love my 🇺🇸 flag
Thank you.
Love it...its so sad with this Covid that the Navy cant send their color gaurds to our island from Oahu...so my dad wont get all his tributes for being a Veteran 🤣
I'm sorry that your father won't receive proper funeral honors like thousands of our vets around the country.
What size is that by the way?
Interment, 5' x 9.5'.
@@TheDrillMaster001DrillMaster standard for funeral use or bigger?
@@ferdinandemmanueledralinma7543 That's the standard for funerals.
Ok... Thank you sir... And thank you for your service...
Thank you, and thanks for serving. Semper Fi !
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If you would ever like the honor guard to come and visit to work with you and the cadets we are available.
What are you talking about? I don't work with anyone unless I see what they can do. I have no idea who you are or what honor guard you are talking about.
@@TheDrillMaster001 I am talking about the army honor guard sir.
@@jacobcline119 The Old Guard?
do you follow ccr145-2 at your academy.
Why would I do that? I'm not teaching for the Cadet Command.
@@TheDrillMaster001 it will make sense considering you you hold many similarity's in your appearance and dress. Every professional organization has regulations
Thank you
I love America!
You can't see any stripes in the fold.
Stripes should never show in a properly folded flag.
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amazing
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They gave my Dad flag to my grand mother at his funeral
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The Seahawk Battalion wanted to say hello to Cadet Frazier.
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Now i see what am doing wrong now...(at 6:00 - 6:06) Am Very Happy to be American, Not Really proud. Because I was born here and pride before fall as I see it. There's notting wrong with being happy those.
Too many stars showing?????
James Wilson are you asking? Do you not know how many are supposed to show on either side when finished?
Yes sir I'm asking. I was on an Air Force Honor Guard team in the 80's and seem to remember for some reason practicing for hours end to only show 5 stars. Does my memory fail me?
Your memory is good, but... On one side there should be a 1-3-5 and on the other there would be a 2-4. So, it's not really possible to have too many , but there could be a 2-4, 2-4, which would not be "enough". Thanks for your service, my friend!
Thank you for the clarification and thank you for your service sir!
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