Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

Members of the Cub Scouts of America carry flags in preparation for ceremonial disposal on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. Ramstein personnel who are members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., American Legion, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Masonic Organizations, and Boy Scouts of America joined to lay U.S. flags to rest during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America and Cub Scouts of America stand in formation for flag inspection during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. Flag Day commemorates the day the U.S. adopted its flag, June 14, 1777. The disposal ceremony, conducted to give proper respect to flags during their disposal, invited participants and audiences to take a moment of appreciation for the pride and heritage the U.S. flag carries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America act as color guard for the U.S. and German flags during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. The Boy Scouts of America supported the ceremony to help make sure that the flags were given proper respect during their disposal as defined by the United States Flag Code. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

A Cub Scouts of America leader takes a U.S. flag from a Cub Scout to lay on a fire during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. Ramstein personnel who are members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., American Legion, Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Masonic Organizations, and Boy Scouts of America joined to lay U.S. flags to rest during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony, marking the first time these four organizations had conducted such a ceremony on Ramstein in four years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

A Cub Scouts of America leader respectfully disposes of a U.S. flag during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with the United States Flag Code which states: "The Flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America and Cub Scouts of America salute burning U.S. flags during a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. The scouts supported the ceremony to help make sure the flags were given proper respect during their disposal as defined by the United States Flag Code. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

Children of Ramstein personnel who are members of the Boy Scouts of America bow their heads in respect during the invocation at a Flag Day flag disposal ceremony on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2017. Flag Day commemorates the day the U.S. adopted its flag, June 14, 1777. The disposal ceremony, conducted to give proper respect to flags during their disposal, invited participants and audiences to take a moment of appreciation for the pride and heritage the U.S. flag carries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker.)

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Children of Ramstein lay flags to rest

Published June 15, 2017
By Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --