<P> A service flag or service banner is a banner that family members of those serving in the United States Armed Forces can display . The flag or banner is officially defined as a white field with a red border , with a blue star for each family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged . A gold star ( with a blue edge ) represents a family member that died during service , regardless of cause of death . The deceased might have been killed in action , or died due to unrelated causes . </P>
<P> A service flag or service banner is a banner that family members of those serving in the United States Armed Forces can display . The flag or banner is officially defined as a white field with a red border , with a blue star for each family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged . A gold star ( with a blue edge ) represents a family member that died during service , regardless of cause of death . The deceased might have been killed in action , or died due to unrelated causes . </P>
white flag with red border and blue star in middle
white flag with red border and blue star in middle
service flag
service flag