Question: I want to know why the flags (both military and American) are not flying in front of the U.S. Coast Guard Exchange building anymore.
Answer: The U.S. Coast Guard Exchange building in Coos Bay took down its flags because of the harsh Oregon Coast weather.
“The wind and rain destroy the flags,” said manager Ava Moore.
The flags were taken down permanently in August. The Coos Bay office, which has been around 15 years, was previously the only exchange building that actually waves a flag.
After continuously having to replace the weathered flags, it was decided to take them down for good.
“It is more a sign of respect. Not an insult,” Moore said.