A ceremony honoring an American flag that is traveling to every state, territory and military cemetery overseas as part of a national celebration to recognize unity, sacrifice and the spirit of the United States, was held Tuesday afternoon in Nevada’s capital city.
The Flag Sojourn 250’s stop at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was recognized with a giant American Flag provided by the Carson City Fire Department followed by the raising of the Sojourn American 250 Flag by the Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard with NJROTC cadets serving as the Color Guard.
The event was attended by community members, dignitaries and several local elected leaders with remarks from Nevada Brigadier General D. Rodger “Dan” Waters, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Brenda Scolari and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. The ceremony was led by Presiding Officer of the event, CCSO Assistant Sheriff Daniel Gonzales. Also in attendance was Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley. The event concluded with a prayer by Carson City Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Craig LaGier.
The flag tour will continue from Carson City to other states and then onto the original 13 colonies and will culminate in Washington, D.C., in July 2026.
The project is a national tribute and symbol of unity led by the National Flag Foundation (NFF) in partnership with America 250’s America Waves program, with key partners including the National Sheriffs’ Association, UPS, and the American Battle Monuments Commission.
As the nation approaches its America 250 Semi-quincentennial on July 4, 2026, Flag Sojourn 250 serves as a solemn and meaningful tribute to the nation’s most cherished national symbol — the American flag — and to all Americans, especially those who have given their lives in service to our country.
HISTORY OF THE SOJOURN
The journey began on Flag Day, June 14, 2025, during a reverent ceremony hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America. The flag was entrusted to the American Battle Monuments Commission and carried across ten countries, touching all 26 U.S. military cemeteries overseas, as well as U.S. territories in both the Pacific and Atlantic. On October 8, 2025, the flag returned to American soil.
With the support of the National Sheriffs’ Association, the flag is now continuing its domestic journey across the United States, being carried with honor and respect by sheriffs’ offices nationwide. Its journey will conclude in Washington, D.C., where it will be formally presented to the America250 Committee and raised in a final salute to national unity and the American Spirit.
This is not merely the movement of a flag — it is a journey of remembrance, reflection, and shared American values.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
Every mile of the Flag Sojourn 250 can be followed through interactive maps, photos, videos, and personal stories available on the National Flag Foundation’s website.
