Military Flags
We offer a comprehensive selection of Official US Military flags including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines, & Navy. We offer the flags of each of these military branches in indoor nylon flags, which and are finished with a pole hem and your choice of with or without fringe. We also offer outdoor military flags in your choice of either polyester of nylon. Polyester outdoor flags offer the premium quality and durability, while nylon flags are still extremely durable and offer superior fly-ability. Many veterans choose to purchase the polyester flags since they feel a strong sense of pride for their service and are looking for the best flag to reflect this. Of course, all of our Military flags are proudly made in the United States from the finest materials available and are crafted with pride.
If you are looking for a premium quality flag set, we also offer our Build Your Own Outdoor Military Flag Set and Build Your Own Indoor Military Flag Set programs. Our indoor flag sets are designed to create a beautiful and dynamic indoor presentation and are comprised of a premium quality flag, and your choice of oak poles, ornament,tassel, stand, and flag spreader. Likewise, our outdoor flag sets include a flag and your choice of wall-mount flagpole and bracket for displaying your branch of military in front of your home.
In addition to offering flags for each of the branches of the military, we offer POW-MIA flags in both nylon and polyester, in options of 1-sided and 2-sides, and in both indoor and outdoor varieties. The 2-sided POW-MIA flags feature the logo sewn onto both sides so that the emblem is clearly visible and properly oriented from both sides. This flag pays tribute to those service members who are missing in action. This is one of the most popular military flags displayed in the United States.
We also offer general flags, service banners, and the "Flag for the Fallen." The General flags are used to denote different ranks of general in the different branches of the military. Service Banners are used to honor members of the family who are currently serving in active duty or have passed away while serving. The Flag for the Fallen is a flag designed to honor those who have sacrificed their lives in service to this country.
If you need assistance locating the right flag or hardware, we are here to help. Please reach out to us by phone, email, or chat and we will be delighted to assist you in choosing the correct flag and display hardware.
United States Armed Forces History
The United States military is comprised of five branches: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Each branch of the military has played an important part in shaping our nation's history. All members of today's military are volunteers, although before 1973 a draft had been used to mandate military service for those chosen.
The Continental Army, Continental Navy, and Continental Marines were established by the Continental congress in 1775 just prior to the issuance of the Declaration of Independence to prepare for the revolutionary war. The Revolutionary War concluded in 1784 with the US independence, at which point, the newly instituted US Congress renamed and reorganized the Continental Army into the US Army. Later, in 1794, the US Navy was officially created and the United States Marine Corps was formed in 1798.
The US Coast Guard was officially founded in 1915, when the "Revenue Cutter Service" was merged with the "Life Saving Service" to form a new branch of the military, which is Unique to the United States. The US Air Force was established in 1947 as a response to the emerging technology of aviation which had become an important aspect of warfare and national defense and warranted its own branch of the military.
Each of the five branches of the US Armed forces is commanded by the President of the United Sates, who is also referred to as the "Commander in Chief." The US Military is operated under a branch of government called the Department of Defense. The purpose of these measures is to form a unified armed forces whereby each branch operates in conjunction with one another to defend our country.
The US Military operates with a budget of over 580 billion dollars per year and employs nearly 1.4 million service members, plus nearly 800,000 reserve members. The largest branch of the US Military is the Army, followed by the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and the Coast Guard is the smallest branch.
Veterans of the US Military often feel a strong sense of pride for their service and have a comorodary and sense of unity among each other, especially those who served in combat.As a result of this sense of pride, it is very common for veterans of the military to display the flag of their branch in front of their homes as a display of pride.