The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

6, a Navy spokesperson confirmed to USNI News. Likewise, AFSOC has paused operations, according to a statement to USNI News. “Today, Naval Air Forces directed an operational pause for all U.S ...

The flag was raised following the collapse of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria. However, the former president is reported to have fled to Moscow, and Russia is a staunch backer of Assad.