We respectfully retired over 500 flags that have reach the end of their useful service life. Since Post 156 worked with the county to install a flag box at the Howard County landfill, we have been regularly retiring 500+ flags every quarter, many of which would have otherwise, simply been thrown away.
Preparing flags
MCL Commandant and Boy Scouts from Troop 851 conducting ceremony
Waiting for proper disposal
Final farewell salute
Flag retirement participants: American Legion Post 156, Marine Corps League Detachment 1084, Yingling-Ridgely VFW Post 7472, Venture Crew 156 and Boy Scout Troop 851
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