Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force
Flag Etiquette during meetings
American Legion Meetings
Flag set up around the podium
The US Flag should be set to the right side of the speaker at the podium, The American Legion Flag should be on the left side of the speaker at the podium.
APPROACHING THE PODIUM
Always approach the podium from the Left of the U. S. Flag and stop to salute it before passing behind it.
DEPARTING THE PODIUM
When leaving the podium, if at all feasible, exit around the legion banner, stopping to again salute the U. S. Flag when clear of the Legion banner. If it is necessary to exit around the US Flag, again salute it before continuing around it.