Posted on Feb 3, 2020
What is the correct way to wear the American flag on your sleeve?
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Many years ago the Army Rangers started wearing American flag on their right sleeve with the Stars facing forward with the theory that you were always moving forward. Military regulations then allowed many other branches/units to do the same. Recently law enforcement, corrections officers and firefighters have copied this and switched their flags from the left sleeve to the right in essence copying the military uniform which technically for them, is against the US code. The American Legion and VFW Honor Guard still wear the American flag correctly on the left sleeve. Should LEO and those others be able to wear the flag incorrectly on their right sleeve?
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SSgt Paul Murray I would like to know the correct answer to this. So I am going to inquire, also.
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On the right sleeve is the correct placement. The Union (starts) always goes to its own right and forward. The flag is treated as a living, breathing object that has a right and left. Our right shoulder allows to the Union to be on its own right, same policy as when you see it on a stage, classroom, and other areas.
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