On Flag Day, June 14, Patriot Mobile proudly stood alongside fellow Americans committed to preserving and promoting patriotism in the next generation. As the official Canton Sponsor of the F.L.A.G. Program, Patriot Mobile participated in the annual F.L.A.G. Program Gala to celebrate a shared mission: restoring respect for the American flag and the values it represents.

The F.L.A.G. Program—Flying, Lowering, And Gathering—is a national nonprofit founded by Retired Master Sergeant Jim Rodriguez, who served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force. The program helps schools across the country create F.L.A.G. Program Clubs that take responsibility for the proper care, display, and respect of the U.S. flag. Through a robust educational curriculum provided at no cost to school districts, students learn the meaning behind the stars and stripes, developing a sense of civic duty, national pride, and personal responsibility.

Students who participate in the F.L.A.G. Program are honored with a Citizenship Award and a lapel pin—tangible reminders of their role in upholding American values.

At the gala, Jim Rodriguez publicly thanked Patriot Mobile. “I am honored that Patriot Mobile stepped up to the plate and became our Canton sponsor,” he said. “We’ve developed a very close relationship with the team at Patriot Mobile.”

Veterans like Jim Rodriguez embody the values the F.L.A.G. Program teaches-duty, sacrifice, and love of country. Patriot Mobile believes it is essential to connect young Americans with real-life heroes who have served this nation. By supporting initiatives led by veterans, we not only pass on the principles of patriotism but also honor those who defended them. Patriot Mobile is proud to stand with veterans who continue serving our nation by educating the next generation.

Sean Tanner, Patriot Mobile’s Vice President of Product Development, addressed attendees with heartfelt words praising Rodriguez for continuing his service to the country through the F.L.A.G. Program. “There are four things that are important to Patriot Mobile: the First Amendment—freedom of speech and freedom of religion—the Second Amendment, the right to life, and honoring our military and first responders,” Tanner said. “I asked myself, ‘Which pillar does Jim align with?’ All four of them. That’s why we love you, Jim. That’s why we respect you. Thank you for what you’re doing!”

Patriot Mobile is honored to support organizations like the F.L.A.G. Program that are shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. Together, we can raise up our children to know the cost of freedom—and the importance of protecting it.

To learn more, donate, or start a F.L.A.G. Program Club at your school, visit theflagprogram.org.