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    The Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Honor Guard [Image 3 of 7]

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    The Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Honor Guard

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.13.2009

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tim Comerford 

    Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

    Seaman Bain Shirley uses precise movements to fold the flag. The custom of draping the flag over the casket began during the Napoleonic Wars (1796-1815). When the U.S. flag covers the casket, it is placed so the union blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder. It is not placed in the grave and is not allowed to touch the ground.

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    Date Taken: 06.13.2009
    Date Posted: 06.19.2009 13:53
    Photo ID: 181033
    VIRIN: 090613-N-5996C-004
    Resolution: 1116x1718
    Size: 301.51 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US

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