171114-N-NY430-011 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 14, 2017) Naval Station Mayport’s Command Master Chief Bill Houlihan speaks during an American Flag retirement ceremony held at the base Chief Petty Officer’s Club. The ceremony consists of flags that have become worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled getting the 13 stripes seperated from the field of blue and incinerating them separately in a respectful manner. ( Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/ Released)

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