Why We Stand For The Flag Gen Dempsey

Why we stand for the flag.

Why we stand for the flag gen dempsey.

Why we stand for the flag martin e. Why we stand for the flag. In the course of everyday life there are very few opportunities for the people of the united states to come together pause and reflect on the hope that is only possible with freedom and democracy. Dempsey there are very few opportunities for americans to come together pause and reflect on the hope that is only possible with freedom and democracy.

Commanded special operations forces in iraq and the international mission in afghanistan and was the architect of the raid that. We stand for the flag and anthem so they can stand for the flag and anthem. Flash back from usa today archives martin e. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god indivisible.

The flag of the united states of america is a symbol of freedom and liberty to which americans pledge their allegiance. We stand a little taller and remain standing a little longer after the anthem is played. More recently i was in rio de janeiro for the olympics and stood with enormous pride as our flag was raised and the anthem played when outstanding athletes across a variety of sports were moved to tears by the honor of representing their country. Why we stand for the flag.

The american flag and its flying rules. Usa today september 18 2016 by gen. Dempsey retires from the military after 41 years in service and is succeeded by marine gen. We sing a little louder and prouder.

Even possibly we find a tear welling in the corner of our eye as we humbly and solemnly honor all those who have sacrificed for every freedom we enjoy in this imperfect yet greatest nation in all of history the. Jane hampton cook is the author of america s star spangled story and the burning of the white house. Why we stand for the flag.