Photo by John Narewski | Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32 | 09.11.2025
Groton area Chief selects conduct a flag retirement during on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) in Groton, Conn. to mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony was led by the Chief Petty Officers and prospective Chief Petty Officers of the Groton Area Chief Petty Officers Association. (U.S. Navy Photo by John Narewski)...
Photo by John Narewski | Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32 | 09.11.2025
Chief Select Don Miller, center, cuts up a worn and tattered flag during a flag retirement ceremony that was held on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) to mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony was led by the Chief Petty Officers and prospective Chief Petty Officers of the Groton Area Chief Petty Officers Association. Chief Select......
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber | Utah National Guard Public Affairs | 07.14.2025
Spanish Fork City and the Utah National Guard's 145th Field Artillery Battalion (C Battery) participate in the annual Fiesta Days flag retirement ceremony held at the Spanish Fork Rodeo Grounds on July 14, 2025. The tradition of retiring flags in a dignified and somber ceremony during the Spanish Fork City Fiesta Days celebration began in 1998 and has continued through the years. (Utah Army......
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber | Utah National Guard Public Affairs | 07.14.2025
Sgt. Alexander Beraja (left) and Spc. Gabriel Allen (right), Soldiers with C Battery, 1st Battalion 145th Field Artillery accept unserviceable flags in preparation for their retirement during the annual Fiesta Days flag retirement ceremony held at the Spanish Fork Rodeo Grounds on July 14, 2025. The Utah National Guard's C Battery, 1st Battalion 145th Field Artillery’s participation in the......
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber | Utah National Guard Public Affairs | 07.14.2025
Soldiers of the C Battery cannon crew prepare for a cannon salute as flags are retired in fire during the annual Fiesta Days flag retirement ceremony held at the Spanish Fork Rodeo Grounds on July 14, 2025. The Utah National Guard's C Battery, 1st Battalion 145th Field Artillery’s participation in the tradition of retiring flags in a dignified and somber ceremony during the Spanish Fork......
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber | Utah National Guard Public Affairs | 07.14.2025
Soldiers of the C Battery cannon crew fire a cannon salute as flags are retired in fire during the annual Fiesta Days flag retirement ceremony held at the Spanish Fork Rodeo Grounds on July 14, 2025. The Utah National Guard's C Battery, 1st Battalion 145th Field Artillery’s participation in the tradition of retiring flags in a dignified and somber ceremony during the Spanish Fork City......
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber | Utah National Guard Public Affairs | 07.14.2025
Pfc. Minhyoek Im (left) and Spc. Henry Fetzer (right), Soldiers with 1st Battalion 145th Field Artillery throw unserviceable flags into the fire during the annual Fiesta Days flag retirement ceremony held at the Spanish Fork Rodeo Grounds on July 14, 2025. When flags are no longer serviceable U.S. Flag Code specifies burning as the preferred method to respectfully retire a flag. The tradition......
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber | Utah National Guard Public Affairs | 07.14.2025
Spanish Fork City and the Utah National Guard's 145th Field Artillery Battalion (C Battery) participate in the annual Fiesta Days flag retirement ceremony held at the Spanish Fork Rodeo Grounds on July 14, 2025. The tradition of retiring flags in a dignified and somber ceremony during the Spanish Fork City Fiesta Days celebration began in 1998 and has continued through the years. (Utah Army......
