U.S. Air Force 2 Star General Officer – Pole Hem Fringe Flag

The Air Force major general flag is the personal rank flag of a two-star general officer of the United States Air Force: two blue stars centered on a white field. Ours is printed on UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, finished with a lined pole hem, two Velcro tabs, and a 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon fringe, and made in the USA. Sizes 3 FT x 4 FT, 3 FT x 5 FT, 4 FT x 6 FT, and 52 IN x 66 IN.

A major general’s flag stands in the officer’s office and on stage at the ceremonies the general hosts. We make these flags for the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, and Air Force commands across the region. For the one-star flag, see the Air Force brigadier general flag; for three and four stars and the other services, our military flags.

Historical Background:

General officers’ personal flags mark the presence of the commander, a practice the Air Force carried over from the Army when it became an independent service in 1947. Where an Army general’s flag carries white stars on red, an Air Force general’s flag carries blue stars on white, and two stars mark a major general, the grade that commands numbered air forces, centers, and major staff directorates. The Air Force sets the design and use of these flags by regulation.

An Air Force major general flag is displayed in the officer’s office, at official functions, and at ceremonies such as promotions, changes of command, and retirements.

Symbolism:

• White field: the Air Force general officer color.
• Two blue stars: the rank of major general.
• Gold fringe: ceremony and command.

Specifications:

• Flag material: 200 denier nylon, UV-resistant, printed
• Design: two blue five-pointed stars centered on white
• Heading: lined pole hem with two Velcro tabs
• Fringe: 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon
• Side hem: double-needle lock stitch, about 7 stitches per inch
• Heading join: double-needle lock stitch, about 7 stitches per inch
• Fly hem: single-needle lock stitch, about 8 stitches per inch
• Sizes:
  • 3 FT x 4 FT
  • 3 FT x 5 FT
  • 4 FT x 6 FT
  • 52 IN x 66 IN
• Proportions: 3:5 hoist to fly (3 FT x 5 FT)
• Use: indoor and ceremonial
• Origin: made in the USA