American flags are lowered across Mississippi for Memorial Day. Here’s what May 25, 2026, honors and when they return to full staff.

American flags are often flown on Memorial Day as a sobering reminder of the sacrifice made by service members who gave their lives in the service of their country. But there’s a unique tradition associated with Memorial Day that extends beyond flying the flag at half-staff.

Memorial Day is observed each year on the last Monday in May as a day to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. As the holiday approaches, many Americans display the American flag as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in

Just off Interstate 80, this Iowa travel spot features giant flag displays, a historic opera house, local diners, and unexpected roadside charm.

The largest painted flag in Ohio was officially unveiled on Monday in Wilmington, marking the culmination of years of work.

Troop 34 from Neosho showed the community how to retire an American flag with honor at Ozark Memorial Park, instilling pride in their country in the next generation.

Mike Podhajsky, a Tama County native and Vietnam veteran who now resides in Albion, served his country in the Navy from 1965 to 1969. Once his time in the military ended, he found work as an aircraft mechanic and eventually obtained his pilot’s license.

Participants from The Arc Ontario's JET program placed 500 American flags on veterans' graves in Canandaigua for Memorial Day.