00:00Ever noticed why the United States flag looks reversed on military uniforms?
00:04It's actually intentional.
00:05When soldiers move forward in battle, the flag is meant to appear as if it's flying in the wind while
00:11charging ahead, never retreating.
00:13That's why the stars are placed facing forward on the uniform patch.
00:17This tradition dates back to the days of cavalry units carrying flags into battle during conflicts like the American Civil
00:22War.
00:23As troops advanced, the flag streamed backward in the wind, creating the same visual effect.
00:28So the reversed flag isn't backwards at all.
00:31It symbolizes always moving forward.
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