Bay High ROTC held its 3rd annual flag drive

BAY COUNTY, Fla. ( WMBB ) – During Memorial Day weekend and other patriotic holidays it’s important to honor veterans and active service members.

Drop boxes have been set up so many people may properly dispose of tattered flags.

For Bay High AFJROTC’s 3rd annual flag drive, six drop boxes have been placed around Bay County. They are located at VFW Posts, The Bay County Shooting Range, by the high school, and at the Legion Post.

Tattered, worn, and faded flags were accepted.

If you take a photo of yourself disposing of the flag you can receive a discount on a brand new American flag.

BAY COUNTY DROP BOXES:

1. VFW POST 2185 on Sherman Ave

2. LEGION POST 392 on Oak Ave. Downtown, Panama City

3. BAY HIGH SCHOOL on 13th Ave in the STEM building

4. VFW POST 8205 on Bob Little Road

5. BAY COUNTY SHOOTING RANGE on Steelfield Road

6. VFW POST 10555 on Ashley Drive

Email a photo of you properly disposing of the worn flag in the drop box to info@showallegiance.com to receive the discount.

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