Keywords: US Navy 030915-N-8726C-001 ceremony for disposing of tattered or worn out flags.jpg en Misawa Air Base Japan Sept 15 2003 -- U S flags wait for burning in a special ceremony for disposing of tattered or worn out flags The ceremony other than burial is the only approved way to dispose of U S flags The solemn event was conducted by Chief Petty Officer selectees at Misawa as part of their pre-advancement training U S Navy photo by Photographer s Mate 1st Class John Collins RELEASED 2003-09-15 030915-N-8726C-001 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 9624 U S Navy photo by Photographer s Mate 1st Class John Collins PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval Air Facility Misawa |