Historically, the backward flag can be traced back to the Civil War. During the war, troop had flag bearers who would carry ...

The Power and Politics of Flags," explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms. Following is a transcript of the video. A lot of people ask, "Why is the US flag reversed when it's ...

A Baltimore County student, and prospective U.S. Marine, is fighting back against his school system after he says he was ...

A high school senior and aspiring US Marine is suing his school district after he was suspended for questioning why there were no US flags.

Rooted in war history, the reversed American flag on military uniforms and moving vehicles follows US Flag Code, ensuring it ...

So, the reason the American flag is backward on a military uniform is that it isn't backward — it's flying exactly how it would were it carried into battle, and because the U.S. military doesn't ...