'Old Guard' Soldiers Place 260,000 Flags at Arlington for Memorial Day
Photo: Military.comThe Old Guard has done this every year since 1948. Each flag is placed exactly one boot length from the headstone. They finish in under four hours.
Why this matters for military families
Directly impacts active-duty service members, deployment schedules, and operational readiness across branches.
Originally published by Military.com. Summary and curation by DutyStation.ai.
