Category Archives: Deployment

Even More: Team USA

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

 First off, we have to acknowledge the Olympic Great, Michael Phelps for being part of Our Dad’s Flag during this definitive – and awesome – season of his swimming career. 22 medals, 18 gold. Thank you Michael for the years of … Continue reading →

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More with Team USA

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

There have been some awesome Olympic events going on in London these past few days. Here at home, we’re so excited to watch, cheer and celebrate for all the athletes and especially Team USA. Our kids headed out to summer camp this morning … Continue reading →

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Our Own “Flag-thlete” – Team USA

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Check out how Our Dad’s Flag became a “Flag-thlete”  in the 2012 Summer Olympics with Team USA and some special folks at the Olympic Training Center. We’re giving you a special behind-the-scenes look at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado with … Continue reading →

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Let The Games Begin!

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Team USA is already in action across the pond in London as they enter the 17 days of the 2012 Olympic Games followed by the Paralympic Games. As the world comes together to compete with a total of 14,000 athletes, … Continue reading →

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Elmo: Forever Young

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

 Our furry friend Elmo has played a huge role in our family and in the history of Our Dad’s Flag. He’s been with us since the beginning: in his stuffed version for hugging the day we informed the children that Our … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary America

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Happy belated 4th of July! This month we do lots of celebrating: our country’s independence, many birthdays of friends and family members, and anniversaries — especially the wedding anniversary of “Our Dad” and “Our Mom.” But enough about them, let’s get to an exciting … Continue reading →

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Hail to the Chief

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

We at Our Dad’s Flag would like to send our thanks to the President, Mr. Stephen Colbert, of The Colbert Nation and all his folks at The Colbert Report for supporting the Our Dad’s Flag project. He is the President … Continue reading →

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Rock On . . . And On

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Cleveland, OH Rocks Cleveland does rock . . . and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is just the place to go for a rockin’ awesome time. Our Dad’s Flag recently hung out backstage and on stage … Continue reading →

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Flag & Dad Days

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Memo as dictacted by the kids, 5 ½ and 7 years old: Happy Father’s Day Dad! We love you and miss you. When are you coming home? Will you get summer vacation?  (Boy, 5 1/2 y.o. says:) I’m training for … Continue reading →

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From Bluegrass to A Blue Star

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

“The Show That Made Country Music Famous.” The Grand Ole Opry started 80 years ago as a network radio show that now has a recorded history of old time string-bands, a stage that witnessed the birth of bluegrass, honky-tonk, The … Continue reading →

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Let’s Honor & Remember

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

This weekend take time to honor and remember. Be part of the memorial and patriotic tradition — find a VFW member, make a contribution and proudly wear or display your “Buddy Poppy” a simple, yet meaningful flower handmade by proud … Continue reading →

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The Pipes are Calling

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

You can hear it coming from a mile away. It whines, wails, groans and hums. Sounds annoying right? Wrong! Because on St. Patrick’s Day there’s no finer sound than that of the moans and pitches of bagpipes echoing through the … Continue reading →

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Liberty for All

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

This week’s write up could have gone in a few different directions but in the end, there was only one clear choice – no write up.  Please take the time to read this patriotic poem by William Ross Wallace (1819-1881) celebrating America’s … Continue reading →

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The Boss

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

He was “born in the U.S.A.” He’s from New Jersey. He’s done tours all over the world. He’s known for his incredible vocals. He is The Boss. Our Dad’s Flag recently had an exciting visit with this star – actually, all … Continue reading →

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Houston, We Have a Pr. . .esident!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Live from Houston with kind regards, our 41st President of the United States, former Presdient George H.W. Bush.  Texas is becoming well-represented with Our Dad’s Flag! Presidential Style While dad’s deployed in Afghanistan, we’ve been playing a lot of the Presdients vs. Aliens app … Continue reading →

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A Good Hostess

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

While we’re working on the next host/hostess of Our Dad’s Flag, this week we have a guest contributor – excerpts from an e-mail from Our Dad in Afghanistan that may leave you reconsidering your traditional Easter Basket goodies! To: Us … Continue reading →

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Holding Out for A Hero

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Recently, a group of Kindergarten students sat on the carpet during story time at the local elementary school. The librarian read them a book, recapped the moral of the story and when she was done she asked the children if … Continue reading →

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There’s No Place Like Nome

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

Congratulations to Anna and Kristy Berington on their completion of the 40th Annual Iditarod, The Last Great Race on Friday, March 16th. The sisters and their trusty sled dog teams passed under the Burled Arch in Nome, AK just over 12 days after … Continue reading →

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You’re Sugar, You’re Spice

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

It’s been a rough week near – and especially far – but this sweet morsel is worth mentioning given the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Is that a hint of Thin Mint in the air?! Playing the Dance Card We have to … Continue reading →

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Gone to the Dogs

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Our Dad's Flag

On the morning of Saturday, March 3rd, it snowed in Anchorage, Alaska. You may be thinking, “Well of course it did, it’s Alaska!” But on this day it was only fitting as Our Dad’s Flag was proudly pinned to the jacket … Continue reading →

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