Why is the U.S. flag reversed on Army uniforms?
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The flag of the United states of america has many rules and etiquette in how it should be displayed.
On modern US army uniforms soldiers wear the US flag patch reversed, but why is this?
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Sources:
Army Regulation 670–1 Uniforms and Insignia Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
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