It seems now that the sight of military parachute teams bringing in the American flag at the start of an airshow is now a thing of the past.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/defense-depa ... -flags-tow
Defense Department Tells Military Personnel To Stop Jumping From Planes With US Flags In Tow
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That would probably explain why the SOCOM Para Commandos have been jumping in with the flag attached to the parachute lines this season.
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I thought this would be a safety concern, but nope. This has to do with the "flag can't touch the ground" rule. I honestly don't understand that. I'm not a service member, and I'm sure they are held to a stricter code of conduct that I just don't understand, but honestly who cares? The flags that are attached to parachute lines can just as easily touch the ground on landing. As Rob Reider explains, the flag doesn't have to be destroyed as long as a diligent effort is made to retrieve it.
I don't see it as a form of disrespect to the flag or the nation to do that. We all stop, remove our hats, and honor the nation when the flag is coming down. That's respect. This is just a boneheaded decision by someone who is offended by people having fun.
I don't see it as a form of disrespect to the flag or the nation to do that. We all stop, remove our hats, and honor the nation when the flag is coming down. That's respect. This is just a boneheaded decision by someone who is offended by people having fun.
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