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President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately in respect for Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas S. Foley. The flags shall remain at half-staff until sunset today, October 29. Governor Martin O’Malley has also ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at half-staff […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff immediately in respect for the  victims of the mass shootings on September 16, at the Washington Navy Yard. The flags shall remain at half-staff until sunset on September 20. Therefore, Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag to also be flown at […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff immediately. This is in memory of US Senator Frank Lautenberg, who passed away yesterday. The flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on June 4.

An American flag that has become worn, tattered or damaged beyond repair requires proper disposal, with burning being the preferred method according to U.S. flag code. Through June 10, the Gaithersburg Community Museum is accepting worn or damaged U.S. flags to be turned over to the American Legion Post 86 for a respectful retirement. The […]

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States flag and all State flags flown at half-staff on Friday, August 31, 2012, from sunrise to sunset. This is in honor of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, who died on August 25, 2012.

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States Flag and all State flags flown at half staff immediately. This is to honor the victims of the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado on Friday, July 20. The flags should remain at half staff until sunset on Wednesday, July 25. This action is taken under the Protocol for […]

Over the next 5 days leading up to the 4th of July – I will be uploading photos of Montgomery County locations as they prepare for the holiday. This weekend will be key to the area preparation so stay tuned for updates of activities in the surrounding area. You can also check at my blog […]