Georgia Southern University military veterans volunteer to maintain American flags on Statesboro Campus housing facilities
Georgia Southern University continues to recognize the members of the U.S. military and military veterans through a new initiative by University Housing. The American flag will be flown at all eight residence halls on the Statesboro Campus and in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code for the first time in University history. The initial flag raising ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at University Villas, 1707 Chandler Road.
A volunteer team of military veterans within University Housing and ROTC students will carry out the U.S. Flag Code, which formalizes the act of flying the American flag and aims to show respect and tradition in a unified way across the country. According to the code, certain procedures must be followed to properly honor the patriotic symbol of the flag. The veteran team will train volunteers on flag etiquette and proper procedures.
The U.S. Flag Code will be carried out at each of the eight residence halls. The flags will never touch the ground and will be secured during inclement weather. When not in use, they will be folded in military form and be stored in a secured location.
“I have had the pleasure of working within the facility profession for more than 29 years now,” said Michael Head, director of University Housing and Auxiliary Facilities. “Our current American Flag project here at Georgia Southern is my favorite of all projects with which I have been involved. Displaying our country’s American flag at eight separate Housing complexes, while showing pride and respect for what these flags represent, is extremely motivating and patriotic.
“Just as exciting is the fact our department’s military veterans and employees have volunteered to oversee this honorable flag management program,” he continued. “I can think of no better way to educate our students and show pride toward our country and the freedoms and liberties we are provided, than to proudly display our American flag for all students, parents, staff and visitors to see while traveling to and from our University Housing complexes.”
The veteran team includes:
- Hakim Finlaytor, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army National Guard
- Danny Woodard, U.S. Navy
- Brian Lang, U.S. Army
- Jared Holloway, U.S. Army
- Mackenzie Thomas, U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps
- Patrick Holland, U.S. Army, University Veteran Team Schedule Coordinator
- Cameron Jones, U.S. Air Force, University Veteran Team Flag Etiquette Coordinator
- Kenny West, U.S. Marine Corps
- Shakeia Salem, U.S. Army Reserve
- David Davis, U.S. Army
- Darrell Walling, U.S. Air Force
- James McCray, U.S. Army Reserve
An initial flag raising ceremony will be held on April 17 at 10 a.m. to honor the volunteers and all service members of the United States military. All military veterans will be recognized at the ceremony. The event is open to the public and will take place at University Villas (next to the pond), located at 1707 Chandler Road, on Georgia Southern’s Statesboro Campus.
About Auxiliary Services
The division of Auxiliary Services is comprised of six different departments working together to provide the Georgia Southern University campus community with quality products and services. Auxiliary Services supports the strategic direction of the University and is committed to its advancement and success. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/auxiliary.
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research institution founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
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