1. National Anthem & Other Symbols Objectives List the courtesies rendered to the National anthem Describe the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance & American’s Creed Describe the Great Seal of the US & AF Seal

2. Reveille / Retreat “Reveille" bugle, trumpet or pipes used to wake up at sunrise derived from the French word for “wake up” Signal for the start of the offical duty day (AFMAN 36-2203, 7.23) “Retreat” Two-fold purpose: signals the end of the official duty day serves as a ceremony to lower & paying respect to the flag. First note of retreat, face the flag (if visible) or music and assume the position of parade rest. End of the music, command attention, present arms Band plays national anthem

3. Raising the Flag (AFMAN 36-2203, 7.25) When possible: 3 people: NCO, 2 airman NCO carries flag in the center Detail marches to flagstaff –halts 2 airman face staff & attach flag to halyards (National Anthem playing-detail raises on first note_ NCO holds flag until hoisted clear- come to attention & present arms Last note or flag hoisted at staff head-all execute order arms on command of senior member. Secure halyards

4. National Anthem The National Anthem is played at most f flag ceremonies Written by Francis Scott Key Inspired by the sight of an American flag waving over Fort McHenry after a British attackStarSpangledBannerer.wmaStarSpangledBannerer.wma Began as a poem Courtesies rendered (pg 267): In uniform & formation In uniform but not in formation Indoors Outdoors

5. Pledge (pg 271) Reciting the Pledge Come to attention, face the flag. Civilian attire, remove headdress & hold @ left shoulder. Uniform, remain silent, stand at attention, face the flag. Outdoors: salute Indoors: stand at attention. Francis M. Bellay: author Expresses patriotism, loyalty, freedom Reminds us of our duty to preserve liberty & justice for all

6. Flag Day birthday of the Stars & Stripes: June 14, 1777 In 1949, Flag Day became a permanent observance by President Woodrow Wilson

7. Great Seal of the US Objective: Reflect Founding Fathers’ beliefs, values, & sovereignty of the new nation June 20, 1782 American bald eagle Shield with 13 red and white stripes and blue bar Motto of US: E Pluribus Unum: cohesive single nation Olive branch & 13 arrows power of peace & war Constellation of stars: rays of light -13 stars

8. Great Seal of US Reverse Side Pyramid = strength & duration Eye over the pyramid = Eye of Providence watches over Motto—Annuit Coeptis= he (God) has favored our undertaking Roman numerals= Date of Declaration of Independence Words under the pyramid—Novus Ordo Seclorum= new order of the ages-beginning of American era

9. Air Force Seal (274) Shield: divided by line formation represents clouds Thunderbolt: Air Power 13 stars: original states Eagle: air striking power Roman Numerals: Birthday of AF

10. American’s Creed type of government principles on which based personal commitment William Tyler Page: 1918

11. Review List the courtesies rendered to the National anthem Describe the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance & American’s Creed Describe the Great Seal of the US & AF Seal