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Vertical American Flag - Perfect art for narrow walls

Vertical American Flag - Perfect art for narrow walls

— Team FOV
What could be more patriotic than an indoor display of our vertical American flag? It's a perfect decoration for the office, your home, your man-cave and garage. "She-sheds" are another ideal...
3 Best Practices to Find the Right Charity

Supporting Our Veterans Through Charity

— Azita Peters
Tagged: charity Community Giving Back

Sifting through veteran supporting charities can be a daunting process, how can you determine which one is right for you? Here are 3 best practices to use in your research when determining which is the right charity in which to donate your hard-earned money and time.

Flags of Valor Flag Day

The American Flag: Our Nation’s Family Crest

— Azita Peters
These are our stars and stripes, the 50 stars and the13 stripes that is recognizable across the world by billions of souls. A symbol of not only freedom, but justice as well as equality for all. Our veteran craftsmen create handcrafted wooden American flags that serve as a reminder of our great nation.
Veteran Suicide Rates - An American Crisis

Veteran Suicide Rates - An American Crisis

— Joseph Shamess
Tagged: At Risk Veterans Military Veteran
No matter how you measure, suicide rates among U.S. veterans are higher than those for the non-veteran population. Veterans Administration numbers for 2016 show that veterans are twice as likely to die by suicide than their non-veteran peers.  (2016 Suicide Data Report, U.S. Veterans Administration).  These numbers have grown even more troubling since the launch of the long standing conflicts that followed 9/11.
Best Basic Military Training Graduation Gift

Best Basic Military Training Graduation Gift

— Team FOV
Basic training graduation is one of the greatest personal achievements. Your service member will have endured long hours of mental and physical exhaustion to join the United States Armed Forces....

Supporting Stop Soldier Suicide

— Team FOV
The risk of suicide is 57% higher for veterans than their peers. Witnessing so much loss overseas inspired us to partner with and amplify the story and mission of an incredible organization...
On This Veterans Day

On This Veterans Day

— Vienna Jacobson
Tagged: Giving Back Grateful Made in America Serving those who serve The Reason Why We Give Back Veteran Veteran Owned & Operated Veteran's Day Video
The veteran experience and culture are foundational to our mission.  Before veterans were the lifeblood of our team, they were the lifeblood of our nation’s defense.  A tradition of service and sacrifice that extends unbroken to the very founding of our great country.  We are grateful!
Flag Build with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Flag Build with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

— Brian Steorts
Tagged: Community DeWalt Made in America Veteran Veteran Owned & Operated

On October 1st, members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council came out to our showroom in Ashburn, VA to participate in a flag build. About 40 people poured into our creative space and workshop and took turns crafting their own handmade flags. Some brought their flags home, while others decided to send them as gifts to businesses or members of the military.

Humble Heroes: Honoring First Responders in the 9/11 Promise Run

Humble Heroes: Honoring First Responders in the 9/11 Promise Run

— Vienna Jacobson
Tagged: Always Remember First Responders Giving Back Serving those who serve Thin Blue Line Thin Red Line

Over the weekend of 9/11, a team of ten people from Flags of Valor ran the 9/11 Promise Run. The run is a 240-mile relay, from the Pentagon Memorial to Ground Zero.

As a veteran owned and operated company, coming home is a major theme among our employees. All of our combat, veteran craftsman served overseas, and we wanted a way to thank those who serve in our backyards and neighborhoods. We come back to our families, our friends, and our communities. These sacred places are protected by our first responders, and that is why we ran in the 9/11 Promise Run.

FOV is proud of its role in DeWALT’s Join the Salute

FOV is proud of its role in DeWALT’s Join the Salute

— Brian Steorts
Tagged: DeWALT Giving Back Join The Salute
Flags of Valor’s mission is to employ and empower American veterans, energize American manufacturing and give back to our communities. Since early on, DeWALT has been an important partner in...
The 9/11 Promise Run

The 9/11 Promise Run

— Brian Steorts
Tagged: 9/11 Promise Run
Only 25 days ‘til the third 9/11 Promise Run.  A special “THANK YOU!” to Under Armour for outfitting the entire FOV team!   The 9/11 Promise Run, established in 2016, is...
Meet our Team - We've Grown!

Meet our Team - We've Grown!

— Brian Steorts
Tagged: Combat Veteran Made Veteran Owned and Operated
We're proud to be a company that hires veterans, and we're dedicated to Remembering, Empowering, and Employing combat veterans. Thanks to the tremendous support we've received for over two years,...