So, the reason the American flag is backward on a military uniform is that it isn't backward — it's flying exactly how it would were it carried into battle, and because the U.S. military doesn't ...
and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby direct that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military ...
United States flags are at half-staff across the ... the White House and on all public buildings, grounds and all military posts. Flags are also at half-mast on all naval stations and vessels.