The American Flag--a symbol of courage and pride.(Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche)(Transcript) From: Air Force Speeches | Date: June 14, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Department of Defense - DefenseLink. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Remarks at the Flag Day ceremony, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., June 14, 2004

Thank you Scott (Brig. Gen. David "Scott" Gray, 89 Airlift Wing Commander) for your generous introduction; and thank you for inviting me to join you, General Severson, General Germann, Team Andrews, our honored veterans, civic leaders and the entire community in honoring our flag on the 227th anniversary of its adoption by the Continental Congress.

I am especially grateful for the op...