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Flag Display Etiquette  An example of the proper placement of
the flag when displaying it vertically.  Monday was Flag Day in
the United States, and a young veteran who recently returned to
Sheridan contacted Sheridan Media regarding proper flag
etiquette. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has the story.  Navy
Petty Officer 2nd Class, Anthony Fairbanks, just returned from
serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He now is with the Naval
Reserve, and works nights at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.
Fairbanks is a proud military member who is equally proud of so
many Sheridan residents flying the American flag. However, he
tells us.  Fairbanks says that any time a flag is hung on a
pole, it should be taken down at dusk, unless it is lit
throughout the night. And there are very strict rules on hanging
a flag at half-staff.  He adds that the President or Governor
will dictate how long a flag may fly at half-staff.  These are
just a few US Flag Etiquette t