110912-N-GG400-032 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 12, 2011) Chief (select) Hospital Corpsman Laura Azmitia, assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1, separates the final stripe from an American flag during a flag retirement ceremony. American flags are retired by separating and burning the stripes then burning the stars. ( Navy photo by Seaman Jumar T. Balacy/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors retire American flags

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