Flag Etiquette

U.S. Military Flags Order of Precedence With the POW/MIA Flag

Learn the ordinary 2026 order for U.S. military service flags, where Space Force and Coast Guard fit, and how to place the POW/MIA flag across common display settings.

Order of Flags Left to Right: U.S., State and Other Flag Placement Rules

Learn the correct order of U.S., state, local, organization, and foreign flags for rows, walls, stages, grouped staffs, and other common displays.

American Flag Display Rules at Home: Porch, Wall, Lighting, Weather and Half-Staff

Set up a respectful American flag display at home with practical rules for porch staffs, walls, windows, night lighting, weather, other flags and half-staff observance.

What Happens to State and Other Flags When the U.S. Flag Is at Half-Staff?

Learn how to handle state, city, company, POW/MIA, agency, and foreign flags when the U.S. flag is at half-staff on shared or separate poles.

When Should the U.S. Flag Be Flown at Half-Staff?

Learn when U.S. flags should fly at half-staff, who sets the order, how long it lasts, and how to verify the scope and display time.