How do you see the flag on base during the national anthem? Is it on a really high flag pole?3/14/2024 "Most bases have one central flag that is raised and lowered each day. Reveille is played at 6am when they raise the flag in the morning. At 5pm, they play the national anthem and take the flag down. And then at 9pm or 10pm, depending on the base, they play Taps. This means it's time for bed! Except, of course, those that have to work overnight. There are loudspeakers all over base through which music is played. We stand and salute the flag during Reveille and the national anthem if in uniform. If not in uniform, we stand. Same thing for Taps. Taps is not just for bedtime, but also as a reminder to honor those who have died in service to our country." -Lt Col Matt Youmans
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