The University of Toledo’s chapter of Student Veterans of America will conduct its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, on the steps of Thompson Student Union.
The event honors and properly retires American flags that have become worn and unserviceable through years of faithful service. The ceremony is free and open to the public, and community members are welcome to bring worn flags of their own to be retired.
This year’s ceremony will be held in conjunction with Cub Scout Pack 210, part of the Erie Shores Council, which helped prepare the flags in advance and will assist with the ceremony.
“This event provides an opportunity for our military-connected students to teach young scouts about the importance of the American flag and the values it represents,” said Kyle Jakob, coordinator of the Toledo Military Service Center and adviser to Student Veterans of America.
UToledo’s Student Veterans of America chapter will retire worn American flags at 5 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of the Thompson Student Union.
