Flag Exchange Drive - Eufala Indian Journal

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September 18, 2024

Flag Exchange Drive

VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn-out flags.

We will exchange your worn 3×5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. Three dates will be available over the upcoming months, a retirement ceremony will be held after collection dates and open to the community.

See FLAG, One exchange has already taken place.

Our second date will be Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the hall of the VFW post State Highway 9 east, Eufaula.

We will only exchange the first 10 people with flag size of 3×5 but will accept any size for retirement.

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