Vacaville Veteran’s Memorial Building

549 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688

707-447-6354

Old Glory

United States flag showing blue field with white stars and red and white stripes.

When to Fly the Flag

  • New Year’s Day, January 1st
  • Inauguration Day, January 20th
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12th
  • Washington’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in February
  • Easter Sunday, Date Varies
  • Mother’s Day, 2nd Sunday in May
  • Armed Forces Day, 3rd Saturday in May (POW-MIA Flag Also Recommended)
  • Traditional Memorial Day, (Half-Staff Until Noon), May 30th (POW-MIA Flag Also Recommended)
  • Observed Memorial Day, (Half-Staff Until Noon), The Last Monday in May (POW-MIA Flag Also Recommended)
  • Flag Day, June 14th (POW-MIA Flag Also Recommended)
  • Father’s Day, 3rd Sunday in June
  • Independence Day, July 4th (POW-MIA Flag Also Recommended)
  • Labor Day, 1st Monday in September
  • Patriot Day, (Half-Staff All Day) September 11th
  • Constitution Day, September 17th
  • Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October
  • Navy Day, October 27th
  • National POW-MIA Recognition Day, Third Friday in September (POW-MIA Flag Highly Recommended)
  • Veteran’s Day, November 11th (POW-MIA Flag Also Recommended)
  • Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November
  • Christmas Day, December 25th
  • Any Day You Wish In-Between!

Conduct During Hoisting, Lowering, or Passing of the Flag

During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, those present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.

All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.

The Basic Rules of Flag Etiquette

  • The flag may be flown 24 hours a day as long as it remains illuminated.
  • If the flag is not illuminated it should only be flown from sunrise until sunset.
  • The flag should be taken down during inclement weather so that it does not get wet.
  • When lowering and storing the flag, it should not be allowed to touch the ground.
  • On a pole, the flag’s field of stars should be on the top. An upside-down flag signals distress, or governmental protest.
  • When displayed with other flags, the Stars and Stripes should occupy the center and highest point.
  • On a dais or pulpit, the flag should be placed to the right of the speaker or minister.
  • When the flag is no longer fit to display, (torn, frayed, faded, etc.) it should be destroyed in a dignified way, not simply thrown away.
  • When the flag passes in a parade, observers should stand and salute it by placing their hat, if covered or their right hand over their heart.
  • If a veteran or active duty, in or out of uniform, a full military hand salute should be rendered.
  • When a flag is flown at half-staff to signify mourning, it should first be hoisted briefly to the top before being lowered again.
  • The flag should be hoisted again to the top before being removed.
  • On Memorial Day, the flag should be flown at half-staff only until noon, then raised to the top.
  • If the flag is displayed during the national anthem, everyone should face it and salute.
  • The flag should not be used as a drape at the unveiling of a statue or monument.
  • A flag may be used to cover the coffin at a funeral, but it should be removed before the coffin is lowered into the ground. It may be used again after.
  • The POW MIA Flag is authorized to be flown below or beside the American Flag.
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Retire your american Flag

Where can I take an American flag to be retired in Vacaville?

Flags that are no longer serviceable may be dropped off at the Vacaville Veterans Hall. We are located at 549 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688. In front of the building, next to the memorial bench, is a well marked, converted mailbox where you can retire your flag.

When should I retire an American Flag?

The U.S. Flag Code (Title 4, Chapter 1 of the United States Code) states that a flag should be retired when it is “in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display”. Some examples are:

  • If the American flag is torn or tattered beyond repair
  • If the American flag is faded so that the colors are no longer distinguishable
  • If the American flag is heavily soiled or stained in a way that cannot be cleaned
  • If the American flag is worn out from prolonged exposure to the elements

How does the Vacaville Veterans Hall retire an American flag?

American Legion and Scouting America are authorized to respectfully burn or provide a burial in accordance with U.S. Flag Code.

Additional Flag Drop Off

Pacific Ace Hardware has a flag drop box to the left of their front door.

Pacific Ace Hardware provides a respectful and convenient way to retire flag in Vacaville CA, with a flag drop box to the left of their front door.