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2. United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for ...

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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.

3. Military funerals in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A military funeral may feature guards of honor, the firing of volley shots as a salute, drumming and other military elements, with a flag draping over the coffin. In the United States , the United States Army Military District of Washington (MDW) is responsible for providing military funerals.

4. Here's What You Need to Know About Memorial Day Flag ... - AOL

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   According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, "On Memorial Day the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset ...

5. State funerals in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A funeral service was held at the Memorial Amphitheatre attended by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Vice President Richard Nixon, and members of Congress. A burial service conducted with military rites included a three-volley salute, the playing of Taps, and the folding of flags. It is estimated that over 4,800 members of the Armed Forces ...

6. Will military funeral honors cease to exist? Concerns rise as ...

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   The honor guard does more than funerals, including placing flags on graves for Memorial Day, marching in parades, doing flag-raisings, and educating young people about the military.

7. Flag and seal of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Wikipedia

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   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 ...