The flag - placing tradition dates from 1946 . The flags will be removed after Memorial Day . Every available soldier from the U.S. Army 's 3rd Infantry Regiment takes part . A small American flag is placed at the graves of service members in the cemetery .
The flag - placing tradition dates from 1946 . Every available soldier from the U.S. Army 's 3rd Infantry Regiment takes part . A small American flag is placed at the graves of service members in the cemetery .