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The VA only permits graphics on government-furnished headstones or markers that are approved emblems of belief, the Civil War Union Shield (including those who served in the U.S. military through the Spanish–American War), the Civil War Confederate Southern Cross of Honor, and the Medal of Honor insignia.
Many post cemeteries have been given national cemetery status as late as 2020, which is considerably later than the original cemetery. For example, Vancouver Barracks post cemetery was established in 1849 and became a national cemetery in 2020—one of 11 cemeteries transferred from the Army to NCA in 2019–2020 per Exec. Order No. 13781, 2017 ...
The Veterans Affairs seal incorporates many forms of symbolism: a bald eagle (the national bird) representing the American people and their respective freedoms, five golden stars in a pentagon representing the according branches of the United States military; U.S. Army, Navy, Airforce, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, [note 1] each of which the department serves, and two flags (the Betsy ...
The correct placement of an American flag at a veteran’s grave is one foot in front of the headstone, in the center. Some military cemeteries already have flag holders installed in the correct ...
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Jun. 16—The US flag code states: The American Flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.