Flags In – Veterans Day 2023

Scouts Honoring our Veterans

Celebrate Veterans Day by joining George Mason District scout families at “Flags-in” – placing American Flags on the graves of veterans. In 2022, approximately 315 youth and adults participated.

Class-A Uniforms and Masks

The scout family’s pick-up flags at the Chapel: The National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042.  Families should then move into the NMP and place flags.  

Schedule for November 05, 2023 (Sunday)                    

  • 12:00 pm – Event Starts – Pizza/Water provided.  Get flags and instructions.
  • 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – TAPS blown (buglers needed)
  • 3:00 pm – Event ends

Scout service hours (up to 3 hours) will be available.  Each participating Scout earns a unique patch and rocker.  

For more information, please contact: Russell Pittman at (571) 354-7378 or ruspittman@gmail.com 

Slideshow: How to Identify Veteran’s Graves

Pamphlet:  How to Identify Veteran’s Graves