Webelos I, Den 2 recently had the distinct pleasure to host several servicemen from the Willow Grove Naval Air Station at their den meeting. The visitors demonstrated the proper way to fold the American flag. The visit made it into the Willow Grove Naval Air Station Newsletter!

“NAS JRB Willow Grove Supports Local Cub Scouts with Flag Folding Demo

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Robert Powers and Lance Cpl. Kevin Martin of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department here demonstrated the proper procedures in folding the American flag to Cub Scout Pack 68, Bedminster, Pa. The history of the flag, combined with folding, raising, lowering and retiring the flag, are essential in the scouts’ pursuit of their citizenship in the world badge.

U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Samuel Simeon.”

Here’s the article as it appeared in the WGNAS Newsletter (click on image for a larger view).

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