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Senior Airman Anthony Padilla, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to place the remnants of the worn flag into a bonfire with American Legion members, during a ceremony held on Flag Day, June 14. The most accepted manner is to cut the blue field of stars from the red and white stripes, thereby rendering it no longer a flag. The remaining pieces are then placed into in a fire. When a flag is worn beyond repair, it is retired in a dignified manner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

Honor Guards perform first flag retirement on National Flag Day

Senior Airman Anthony Padilla, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to place the remnants of the worn flag into a bonfire with American Legion members, during a ceremony held on Flag Day, June 14, 2017. The most accepted manner is to cut the blue field of stars from the red and white stripes, thereby rendering it no longer a flag. The remaining pieces are then placed into in a fire. When a flag is worn beyond repair, it is retired in a dignified manner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristin Stewart)

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