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First, can any soldier retire a flag? If so I know Veterans do retirements through the VA and VFA, what I am wondering though is if I can bring the 100-125 flags we have rescued from certain death on the production line at the thrift store I work at to a few different retirement homes around the area. My father is a war vet. and I know what some of these guys have gone through (well I don’t really know at all) and I feel like allowing them to do something so patriotic/serving their country in a small way would really brighten their day. I read a bit about the ceremonies and it requires some special things to do it but since the retirement homes are affiliated with the VA and VFA wouldn’t they be able to use their things?
I’m naive to this whole situation and am probably over looking massive details so, can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks!