Talk:Flags of the United States Armed Forces/Archive 1

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Fair use rationale for Image:Coast guard flag.gif
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Displayed in US civilian courts ?
The US Flag with yellow border is openly displayed in US civilian courts. Criminal courts for sure, and probably civil courts as well. I think a section needs to be added to address this issue, as there is widespread speculation on the web regarding this (to include, but not limited to: All US citizens are under martial law and have been since the civil war, we are under admiralty law, as based on the UCC system, etc). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gizziiusa (talk • contribs) 12:44, 19 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Using a flag with fringe is not indicative of anything asside from pretty fuzzy stuff. I doubt there are any decent and reliable sources for this, and probably not worth the attention per Fringe theories (the other definition of "fringe" in this case).  bahamut0013  words deeds 12:06, 20 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Is this not reliable enough ? It does quote some law, and considering that there are far too many laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, etc in place in the USA. One begins to question how far off the path of actual freedom has occurred. http://www.apfn.org/_private/flag.htm —Preceding unsigned comment added by Gizziiusa (talk • contribs) 06:46, 22 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah... I'd say that's definately fringe theory. Tell you what... If you can get that website full of conspiracy theories deemed reliable by the folks at Reliable sources/Noticeboard, then get some consensus at Talk:Flag of the United States, I'll mention it somewhere here.  bahamut0013  words deeds 12:16, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

Flag of the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
How do I change the flag of the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard? He now holds the rank of Admiral (O-10) vice Vice Admiral (O-9). His flag reflects the change of rank as it is now a flag with four stars on it. Jusfiq (talk) 10:36, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

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US DoD - Department of Defense
The US DoD recognises SEVEN branches of the US Military.

Army Marine Corps Navy Air Force Space Force Coast Guard National Guard

https://www.defense.gov/Our-Story/Our-Forces/#:~:text=The%20Army%2C%20Marine%20Corps%2C%20Navy,in%20part%20under%20state%20authority.


 * DoD PA is wrong on this one (and commonly is on this). There are only six branches (Nat'l Guard is just a reserve component with a joint activity). Garuda28 (talk) 15:06, 26 October 2020 (UTC)

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