BANGOR, Wash. (June 14, 2017) Sonar Technician (Submarines) 1st Class Emilio Nardi, from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, assigned to Trident Training Facility Bangor, places the remains of a flag to a fire during a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. When a flag becomes worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled, the flag should be retired with the dignity and respect befitting it. The traditional method is to cut the flag into pieces, separating the 13 stripes from canton and incinerating them separately in a respectful manner. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist

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BANGOR, Wash. (June 14, 2017) Sonar Technician (Submarines) 1st Class Emilio Nardi, from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, assigned to Trident Training Facility Bangor, places the remains of a flag to a fire during a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. When a flag becomes worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled, the flag should be retired with the dignity and respect befitting it. The traditional method is to cut the flag into pieces, separating the 13 stripes from canton and incinerating them separately in a respectful manner. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released) 170614-N-UD469-110 by Naval Base Kitsap (NBK)

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