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Article: The American Flag--a symbol of courage and pride.(Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche)(Transcript)
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- Air Force Speeches
- Article date:
- June 14, 2004
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Remarks at the Flag Day ceremony, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., June 14, 2004
Thank you Scott (Brig. Gen. David "Scott" Gray, 89 Airlift Wing Commander) for your generous introduction; and thank you for inviting me to join you, General Severson, General Germann, Team Andrews, our honored veterans, civic leaders and the entire community in honoring our flag on the 227th anniversary of its adoption by the Continental Congress.
I am especially grateful for the opportunity to begin my week here with you. There is nothing more delightful for me than to be with the great men and women here today--those serving in uniform; those who serve in the community; and ...