Recently, I watched a YT video from a Scottish citizen who came to the USA for the first time and his impressions on thé places he visited. I was touched and proud when he commented on how much we loved our flag. He came over Memorial Day weekend &said flags were everywhere! And the cerémonies involving our flag was very touching. He said he could tell how precious it was to our country and how in Scotland, the UK they were not as ceremonial and flying their flags as in the USA. It made me very proud of our country! Seeing the Flag Folding Ceremony brings back that word - precious. Something of value. The flag represents so much than fabric. It is like a small precious piece of our country. At the Olympics and in other World involvement - wars & conflict- the flag IS our country. Representing a very precious and imperfect country! If there are minor imperfections in folding, it only reflects the small imperfections of us as a Nation. Still - no one treats their flag as previously as our country - imperfect in its perfection.❤️🇺🇸

I just watched this at my fathers funeral . The men did it a bit differently . They so gently caressed the flag quite a bit more and as they were folding the triangle the young man kind of flipped it quickly each time. It was really beautiful and he showed so much respect . It’s a healing thing to watch snd I thank all of you who put your all into this . My dad was in the Air Force and my son is in the Marines. I have so much respect for anyone who serves. To any of you who are learning this I can tell you as someone who has seen it more than once, it means so much and leaves a lasting impression . It’s beautiful and the care taken is definitely admired . Thank you

@nickborlas5282

3 жыл бұрын

Who did they give the flag to

@heatherscancerjourney

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickborlas5282 my sister, brother and I decided to have it given to my brother.

@nickborlas5282

3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherscancerjourney did your brother serve with your father

@heatherscancerjourney

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickborlas5282 no but usually they give the flag to the wife but he was single and my brothers the oldest. We decided together . Plus Covid we could hardly have anyone there . I’m giving his dog tags to my son in the marines abs my grandpas silver star

@nickborlas5282

3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherscancerjourney wish I was their id salute

I've coordinated numerous funerals and this is one thing we drill repeatedly because it's what's left with the family. But they almost never go according to plan and have to semi improvised. there's always something the FM didn't cover. That being said, remember it's a ceremony for the family not to put another notch on your belt as an expert skill. You are doing your part to show the family that the nation appreciated their loved ones service. Don't get hung up on the small details, be respectful and be sincere. The family will appreciate that you did your best even if there's a retired O-7, they're not going to criticize your small mistakes they will be honored that you showed up to pay respects on behalf of the armed services, the president of the United States and a Grateful Nation.

@plaid11

4 жыл бұрын

Ruben рубен as someone who has done many of these with the Honor Guard, it’s about the small details. This is our job and we are expected to do our very best. I agree that things don’t always go according to plan but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be focused on doing our very best. It’s called taking pride in what you do and not just trying to get through it. Do your best to do it properly and that’s how we honor the fallen. Being there is only half of it. I’m not saying they aren’t allowed to mess up but will not allow that to be the reason for not doing something right. It’s called improving but not being perfect, because we are not.

@ChuukeseStink

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! As a current Honor Guard member, it will never be 100% perfect. Every funeral is different, you will have to improvise. Just focus on doing your best, be respectful, be sincere, and remember you're there for the family.

@zanezang3576

2 жыл бұрын

But this is a demonstration, and I am trying to learn...

A team came to my dad's funeral and did a wonderful job. They were from Nebraska it was somewhat windy but they did a great job. I have seen to many of these ceremonies and as a 21 year veteran I know this is hard. They practice a lot and do very good.

I'm in ROTC, and when a football game is close to being over with we fold the flag. This video was really helpful

@veritasiumaequitasius3530

3 жыл бұрын

Still tough to get it to come out even as it wants to creep away from the tight corner as it gets thicker. Leaving that margin on the edge helps.

@H3nrizzler

3 жыл бұрын

same

@TheDrillMaster001

3 жыл бұрын

That's too bad because they do a very poor job. kzread.info/dash/bejne/anajuslqcqbHoqw.html

Wow, tough crowd... Was this perfect? No, but give the kids a break. I know there are standards, I get that, (I'm a retired Chief) but let's not hold them to an Army standard with Army terminology. We should also get their ranks and titles right. They are Base Honor Guard Airmen, not Soldiers, not USAF Honor Guard, not the "Chief's Own." They have other jobs and this video is probably more for training purposes. I doubt the Public Affairs Airman who recorded it would know a flawless flag folding if he saw it, but he's the guy who posted it, while the Airmen in the video get the blame. The male is a Senior Airman (E-4) and the female is an Airman First Class (E-3). Not exactly long-tenured. If we lined up all of the critics on this string and had them do this I know would catch most of them in a mistake. Thanks to all of you for your service, that's what's most important.

@jwdjwd9451

7 жыл бұрын

It's our flag Chief, it deserves respect and sharp military bearing. All the lives lost protecting what that flag is about earned that honor. Even more so as a training video. I was a Base Honor Guard member from E-3 to E-5. Never was a flag treated that way. I'd be more impressed if they did it again with the respect and military bearing I know they were taught.

@tommybecker8087

6 жыл бұрын

Sure maybe it wasn't handled the best, but I'm sure another Base honor guard member from E-3 to E-5 might think that their folding is better than yours and that you are mistreating the flag. However, we both know that isn't the case and that you care about the U.S. It's the concept that truly matters, respect for the deceased soldiers.

@NWA744

6 жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of Air Force Base Honor Guard training and even I can fold better than that. Proper flag folding is one of the most crucial aspects of performing military funeral honors, these two need a lot more practice.

@odachikazane3741

6 жыл бұрын

I can’t agree with them not giving respect to the flag, it’s one of the most important symbols of our country and should always be treated properly. They are Honor Guard all the same, they should be expected to know how to fold a flag properly and with respect given the title. I can understand your logic but can’t agree with it.

@ColdPintOfKirin

5 жыл бұрын

Chief, this is the Honor Guard right here. They're work requires a higher level of attention to detail. If you're saying as a chief that this wouldn't/doesn't bother you then I hope you were never a chief to bust some Seaman's or Fireman's balls for stupid hits. There's basic level of standards and care that needs to be taken when handling our flag. This doesn't cut it.

These good people did this for my dad at Ft. Sam in san Antonio trueing moving words spoke were genuine and heart felt. Teams like this do a great service to family of retired servicemen and WE GREALY appreciate it thank you

@heatherscancerjourney

3 жыл бұрын

They just did this for my Dad too here in Oregon and it is definitely healing and beautiful .

@kaw1997

3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherscancerjourney Sorry for your loss

It's something sacred and beautiful to watch. I love the way the Corporal bothers to spend the time to get the points right. The deference to the Sergeant is admirable. Thank God for the Honor Guard, the ones who remind us of the precision of the military's last grace.

I saw this for real at a funeral for a US Army Air Corps Koran War vet on Saturday. was very moving and appropriate. Good on all of you in our military and those that do the honors. Bless you all!

@lostsoul3154

4 жыл бұрын

Korea had the Air Force established by the Korean conflict, I believe.

@MikeT-TheRetiredColonel

4 жыл бұрын

@@lostsoul3154 you are correct, 1947 was the birth of the Air Force

By far the clearest demonstration for folding the flag. Thank you for your service!

I am glad to see that she knows the RIGHT way to salute!

@lostsoul3154

4 жыл бұрын

Her elbow needed to be away from her body during the salute.

Thanks very helpful. We needed to refold the flag for the display case I gave my husband this Christmas for his dad's flag. We managed to refold it more tightly to fit in the case and include his metals and pictures. I also bought a plaque with dad's name and DOB.

On the 9th fold, if the top red stripe is past the white 1/4 fold you will have the red showing at the tip every time. Quick fix is to bow the center of the flag upwards just a bit and hold the red inside the white with your left hand, and iron the flag flat with your right hand, then continue. When I am on Head, if the Foot has the red outside the white, I will always try to tug before they fold to let them know to look at where the red is on the white and make sure it is inside the white. The Foot does not always see the red is past the white, it is the responsibility of the head to look for this, and make sure it is corrected before the flag is folded all the way.

That's great guys keep HP the good workB-) B-)

So cool with all the hand passing

You'll get it..... Big hugs from Minnesota

EXCELLENT.

God bless that beautiful flag! 🇺🇸

So I'm in elementary school and I'm in 5th grade and we have this little group called the flag crew and in the morning we go outside to crank up the flag to go up when school is done in the afternoon we got to let the flag go down then , we folded this way so I've been struggling how to do the flag but I was doing it kind of good but I saw my other friend who did it really good so and he does the exact same thing that you guys do so it really helps me what to do

I was Secuirty Forces when I was in and we never had to fold a flag. Now I am working security on the civilian side at Sempra and have to fold a flag everyday. I do it all on my own but trying to make it better like this is a lot harder by yourself.

Thank you

Thank u for the video

When I was in BCT I was on flag detail. Morning and evening. We had eight people. Seven holding one folding. Or One unfolding. Just depends on morning or evening. Never dropped it. Folded it wrong one time. there was a red showing at the end. Had to unfolded refold it again. And it could’ve not happen at the worst time. Fort Knox top brass and command was there to watch the lowering the flag.

Imagine dropping the flag you would be dead

@ZayGarcia445

3 жыл бұрын

Not a funny comment

God as an army honor guard I was reaming this video the whole time I was watching it but I don’t know the AF standards, still a cool video

Good effort 😊

I came here to get a review on this because we used to do this in grade school everyday. I think there's still some processes that aren't quite on the mark. I'll try another video.

AIR FORCE always showed us (NAVY) out during funerals but I always liked seeing it

Thank you.

technical question: I need to refold my father-in-laws flag to get the stars to line up before I put it in the flag box I built. Some vids show the first fold having the corners line up. Some, like this one, there is an overhang of about 2" on the first fold. What is the overhang for? Does it make the stars line up better when completed?

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

@@chargeupwithfun3835 Actually our Air Force Honor Guard Manual tells us to make a 1 1/2" to 2" edge (half the red stripe and the horizontal portion of the top star) when we do a flag fold.

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

We do the 1 1/2" to 2" edge to make sure there will be no red showing after the fold.

My eyes tear up every time I see this

@DavyDave1313

3 жыл бұрын

Cause they did such a bad job?

I am in njrotc this video helped me alot

Nice n easy peasy

At the 1st fold, bottom stripes up to the blue star field, why is the bottom striped section of the flag folded up short about 1"-2" and not flush to the top[ of the flag?

I won't be too critical on the folding technique, however, I will point out, towards the very end of the folding process, the end receives a triangle-fold, then, neatly and tightly tucked inside the "pouch" of the flag, not "waded up or crammed" inside the pouch. There's always room for improvement.

We learned this in first Brownie Scouts then Girl Scouts. We raised the flag in the yard of our meeting place and it flew while we had our meetings and activities. Then we lowered and folded the flag this way except we had 3 girls on each long side of the flag. How we loved our country and the flag our parents had given so much to preserve the freedom it represented-some had given the ultimate sacrifice! And now we were free to honor them. We would have skinned our knees before we would have let that flag touch the ground. The honor of receiving and putting away the flag was whoever held the office of President of our troop at the time. I wonder. Does any group still teach our children how wonderful this country is along with the mottoes of honor, honesty, and integrity? (With the possible exception of some churches).

Relax people, they're only Air Force. But for real, nice job! Most people dont know the final result should only have the 3 stars and the 1 star rows in the final fold, and yall nailed it. Well done!

@77dnm

5 жыл бұрын

Ricecastle only Air Force? Don’t disrespect the Air Force. These are obviously trainees, look at their rank.

@Mike_Kewl

5 жыл бұрын

@@77dnm no disrespect. It's how we in different US military branches give each other love.

@Mike_Kewl

5 жыл бұрын

@@77dnm You disrespect them more by calling a Senior Airmen a Trainee :'-)

@77dnm

5 жыл бұрын

Ricecastle Wrong. Trainee is a term widely used in the Air Force for someone in any capacity of training. So just accept your fault and stop trying to deflect.

@Mike_Kewl

5 жыл бұрын

@@77dnm ahh, good point. I'm just a Marine and Marine dont know how to Airman. will you teach me to Airmen?

We learn about this in my jrotc class

Still have and always will own my Dad's flag , WWII and Korea

@bonitaarmstrong564

4 жыл бұрын

I have my Dad's flag. WW11 and Korea also. I also have the flag of a great uncle. He served in WW1. It haas only 48 stars because he passed away in 1952. I value both so much.

These guys did a good job but the best video showing how to do this is by John DrillMaster Marshall.

Hi, I would like to make an objective comment as a soldier, not an airman, in the Military Funeral Honors. I also would like to make a request to change the title of this video from "Demonstrate" to "Practicing" I will admit that I do not know the proper facing movements, step timings, or other ceremonial procedures that are specific to the Air Force. Despite this, I do clearly see a lot of inconsistency in this video. As an example, one could see "blood", or the color red from the flag's stripe, at the end of the first fold. The second fold was much better than the first! Well done. This video has been viewed 33,669 times and as of now is a Top 10 result on KZread when "How to fold a flag" is searched. This was a fine practice session with errors but would not be acceptable in a "test-out" setting for any Honor Guard school. I still make mistakes in my flag fold. Everyone does. I encourage AiirSource Military Videos to post an additional video with an error-free demonstration. Thank you for serving!

I am a retired soldier and volunteer at my local VA Hospital. One of the areas I help out in is our Hospice.

❤❤❤

I'm 15 today is July 3rd and I'm looking to learn how to fold the flag

Yes give kids

If I counted correctly they folded the flag triangular 13 times but it gets folded a total of 15 times

Why are his thumbs above the flag?

Is that a mockingbird I hear in the back?!

Now that’s how you fold an American flag 🇺🇸.

Some people are too harsh in the comment section. You don't have to fold it in perfect geometrically precise triangles. It's damn near impossible to do that. As long as you don't let the flag hit the ground, and it looks like a triangle at the end, you done good. Don't listen to the snarks.

@EWCIAGROBEL

4 жыл бұрын

that is incorrect. properly folded flag is will give you 1 3 5 without all that air and puff in the flag. if you want to be a part of the Honor Guard you better take pride in the way you fold it and present it.

35US1E..Flag I Got For My Father..

I feel that they did an excellent job as being prior service myself, the only thing i would say is not of the folding technique but the female needs to work on her salute.

@gracecommunityairsoft3255

4 жыл бұрын

I agree about the salute

Guessing it'll be harder to do on my own then, huh?

I remember when I was 13 I learned how to fold the American Flag and the Pow Mia flag also

I was Honor Guard in 2010/2011. Unless the manual changed there is a lot missing during that flag fold.

Who knows what each fold represents?

Salute them when they died in Cold war/Ww2/something war

As a Army Honor guard, wtf did I just watch? Lol

Seit ich gesehen habe wie es funktioniert habe, Falte ich meine Fahnen für den Garten auch so. Mit etwas Übung geht es Recht schnell. Nur so eine Poliester Deutschland Fahne wird nicht so ordentlich wie die dicken Baumwollstoff Fahnen im Video.

I’m mighty proud of that ragged old flag………

Kenley jeanphilippe

You both need to keep tension on the flag the entire time you are folding it. Especially all three edges just before the triangle folds. Keep practicing, please. Please refer to this for the best technique: How to fold the American Flag- 2 People

@m0na333

10 жыл бұрын

Yes tention tention tention.... she didnt flare.. also the video u posted is army style.. really similar though.. idk how old this video but now if I were to fold a flag like her I would be chewed out, they kinda did there whole sequence sloppy.. my opinion..

@hanklero

10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct

I’m in honor guard at the moment and that is NOT how you fold. Keep tension, fold first then step forward not fold and step forward at the same time. Nothing was fluid at all. Maybe we are held to a higher standard over here at Travis AFB. Maybe bases are different but if my head moved that much and my movements were not fluid I would be practicing even more after a detail. NPB should move till the fold is done pinching and lifting it for you.

@edelguerrerooficial

5 жыл бұрын

They probably honor guard guard lol

No the sound the way it took off something I will not forget but TAPS but as what was said to me the oldest daughter could not say 🇺🇸😥🇺🇸

sad that the SrA could not stay still.

I thought this wasn't every well done.

@hanklero

10 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right.

2 attempts maybe they can get it right on the third

미국은 충성심이 강한 나라 존경 합니다 영원하라 지저스가 주신 나라 영원 하라 로널드 트란 각하 화이팅

@Animal-qm2ni

4 жыл бұрын

English please

Where are the guards? There should be 4 people. A color guard/flag detail always has 4 people.

Need to take your time folding that's the secret.

I hope you don't present with the Point forward....that's wrong

Each fold should be smartly creased, shell casings in the two corners of the final fold. No time spent patting down the flag. Just my 2 cents.

i am just a civilian civilian but i thought they did a good job..

@justinlittlejohn3357

6 жыл бұрын

Nelson Williams they suck

I can fold her flag anytime.

🤔🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

I really want a be in the army with you 💖💖💖💖😇😇😇😇

@chrissalazar7650

8 жыл бұрын

no, that's the airforce, get it right

im not an honor guard and ill be doing this on friday for a funeral ,What the fuck

Guys at the funeral should have pregamed With this. We watched in silence for twenty minutes before the family finally said forget it. I felt bad for the soldiers involved. It had to be brutal for them.

@EmperorHelix

3 жыл бұрын

Oof. I'd never be able to live with myself if I fucked up folding the flag.

@roryj5045

Жыл бұрын

Yikes! I've done a few dozen funerals or so. And I don't get my best fold everytime but at least it always something presentable.

Love the video but the bird was annoying

Heheh I folded another flag like that

These make me cringe just because I’m on base honor guard and theres literally a book on how to do this. Whoever is teaching them is teaching them wrong, or not teaching them everything.

It's a hard thing to watch, especially grave side.

There should have been three people folding the flag. You need the third person to keep tension on the flag so it gets folded nice and tight.

@justinlittlejohn3357

6 жыл бұрын

drayhazel wrong

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

AF Honor Guard manual only allows 2 and 6 man teams to fold flags and yes you can tell by all the comments, she didn't have good tension on the flag.

The female soldier is really pretty.

@slender169101

8 жыл бұрын

Airmen not soldier

@markvahlkamp5443

5 жыл бұрын

AirPERSON!

what do you mean air force aren't soldiers?

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

The official term for a person in the Air Force is Airmen.

@patrickmcshane7658

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveOldMusic808 The boys & girls in all the components of the airforce are part of the army of the United States (including the space force)

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmcshane7658 You're extremely confused. The men & women in all the components of the Air Force are part of the Armed Forces of the United States. The Air Force has been its own separate branch of the U.S. Military since 18 September 1947. I thought this was common knowledge, but I guess not.

@patrickmcshane7658

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveOldMusic808 Glad you mentioned the NDA of 1947 & now I will refer to a little technicality written some 160 years before. Article 1, section 8 Subdivision 11: declare war; 12:raise Armies; 13:maintain Navy; 14 rules...government land & naval forces 15 militia being called forth 16 discipline of the militia Article 2 Section 2 Subdivision1 president commander in chief of the army, navy & militia 1787AD Gee, no where an air force, coast guard or marines get a mention, never mind the space force So how does the air force get in on this military stuff? How about the space force? How about the coast guard & marines? perhaps the answers lie partially above.

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmcshane7658 Why are you referring to the Constitution? Do you believe that the National Security Act of 1947 is unconstitutional?

That's incorrect being honest, they messed up the end, I'm in jrotc and I'm a senior and folding a flag is quite easy with practice.

that was very bad. numerous things were wrong and not by the AFI. I hope no one uses this as a training video

@bunnyfeetsbunnyfeets1330

7 жыл бұрын

americans making wars for oils and you still have respect for ur flag ur funny coutry .

@ROSCOREADER

7 жыл бұрын

Hey peckerhead, where have we stolen some nations oil? None asshat, now go back to your video games in mommy's basement.

@4freebird69

7 жыл бұрын

Bunnyfeets Bunnyfeets Reading your comments are as confusing as your take on reality. Come back out of that rabbit hole...Alice

@chuylopez8793

6 жыл бұрын

Oh really.

@chuylopez8793

6 жыл бұрын

Bunnyfeets Bunnyfeets : we will do whatever it takes to be on Top.

As a retired USAF Honor Guard member this was not a good training video..Please Airmen perfect your craft and represent us all better in your next video.

@bunnyfeetsbunnyfeets1330

7 жыл бұрын

sick.country without history killers...thats what am seeing in euroo news every single day making only wars killing families throwing to streets families for oils and calling your soldiers heros...america isnt bettr than hitler.

@ROSCOREADER

7 жыл бұрын

At least we know how to type and spell moron!

@lafayette6762

7 жыл бұрын

Bunnyfeets Bunnyfeets We quiet. You seem like a soviet or Nazi. Which one?

@lafayette6762

7 жыл бұрын

My bad, Be*

@jlemke4019

6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Taylor agreed. This was sloppy at best

0:54min wack

how about you stop moving your head around and letting the flag droop. both of you

How many in the up and coming generations will know how to fold the flag...? Did someone one say nobody? I know its sad...

cut ads out. totally inappropriate fellow citizens.

130 were Bolsheviks are triggered by this so far.

That fold looked like utter dog shit. This hurt watching this. And that salute... What in the fuck?

I Love my American flag and especially when President Trump is in charge! MAGA baby!

Not the best effort of the flag folding that I've ever seen.

Death.

The one folding should not be moving. The opposite end should be moving toward the folder.

@LoveOldMusic808

4 жыл бұрын

Only on a 6 man fold, the part of the flag with blue is moving towards the folder and the NCOIC over the casket. But on a 2 man fold, the person doing the folding is moving.

A little sloppy, not very tight when holding the flag, lazy movements when flipping the fold away from you. Come on guys!

Im so glad my base honor guard has higher standards this is embarrassing I would be so mad I’d honor guard showed up and folded a flag like that for me at my funeral or any of my family members