My father served at a military base for three years, and my grandfather did also. My great grandfather served in World War II as a merchant marine, and he is still alive today. My two cousins are currently serving in the U.S. navy. The United States flag means a lot to me. The United States flag tells me that I am safe, and that the soldiers serving are willing to fight and give their lives for our country and our people. The United States flag means that our soldiers dedicated their lives to serve for their country’s safety and freedom. The United States flag stands for the bravery of our soldiers when they were fighting for equality and unity. The red and white stripes stand for the thirteen New England colonies and the fifty stars
