Released: June 12, 2023
Active members of the United States Army and Army Veterans are invited to join County officials in the raising of the United Sates Army Flag on June 14 at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Delaware County Courthouse located at 201 West Front Street in Media.
The flag will be raised to commemorate the anniversary of the United States Army, which was established on June 14, 1775. It will fly from the flagpole in front of the Courthouse and the Government Center complex throughout the week.
Throughout the year, the County raises flags in honor of all branches of the military and invites active military and Veterans to join in the flag raisings. Military flags will be raised at appropriate times later this year in observance of the U.S. Coast Guard on August 4, 1790; the Air Force on September 18, 1947; the Navy on October 13, 1775; and the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775.
Council extends its gratitude to all of those who have served or are serving, protecting our country.