Following tradition, Soldiers of the Old Guard place flags on the graves in Arlington National Cemetery every year during "Flags In". This gesture is done in recognition of Memorial Day, and it acknowledges the sacrifice these brave men and women have made for their country.
A flag is placed on each grave in Arlington (almost 300,000) on Thursday before Memorial Day by the Soldiers of the Old Guard. These soldiers then stand guard for the next three days to make sure the flags are not disturbed.
