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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Senior Airman Michael McGuire, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Shaw AFB Honor Guard member, stands guard while an unserviceable flag burns during a flag retirement ceremony June 14. The ceremony was part of the Flag Day commemoration events. In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code 36S 176, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class William Coleman)


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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Senior Airman Michael McGuire, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Shaw AFB Honor Guard member, stands guard while an unserviceable flag burns during a flag retirement ceremony June 14. The ceremony was part of the Flag Day commemoration events. In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code 36S 176, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class William Coleman)

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