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By Devon Hubbard Sorlie, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division For this month’s celebration of Flag Friday, what makes this particular flag stand out is not how old it is, but its location.  Because a long time ago, in a dimension beyond earth-bound man, a flag waves …

From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division Just like a pair of pants, pilots strap on their planes the same, whether officer or enlisted. But for the most part, it wasn’t likely those with gold buttons on their uniforms might also be found digging latrines or working …