In straightforward terms, it's a modified version of a nation's flag, donned by its military during campaigns. These days, however, not many countries bother with specific war flags.

Ben King, Operations Director, Virginia War Memorial. King believes when a flag has flown for the last time, it deserves a fitting retirement. That belief was at the heart of a special ceremony ...

Flags in Iowa will be at half-staff on Saturday, June 28, in honor of a World War II veteran whose remains had been missing since 1945.

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.