180614-N-UD469-0080 BANGOR, Wash. (June 14, 2018) Machinery Repairman 1st Class David Sams, assigned to the Trident Training Facility in Bangor, Wash., places the remains of a U.S. flag into a fire during a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash. When a U.S. flag becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is retired with the dignity and respect befitting it. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Amanda Gray/Released)