One of the main reasons that we are able to have such a outstanding impact during a mission is our Flag Line presentation. The usage of the USA flag has been one of the three core items at a mission since the beginning of the PGR. (The other two being, motorcycle noise / visibility and Respect for the Troops from an unlikely source). In the beginning many of us tried to provide flags at a mission. However this was difficult when riding a motorcycle and the presentation was ragged, yet beautiful.

As the Southeast Texas PGR grew in membership and the number of missions per month, we found that we had the resources to start providing a standard. From this the Flag Truck was born. Later we added drinking water to the Flag Truck duties and renamed it: Support Vehicle. As many of you have seen, we haul pre-assembled USA flags to every mission. The assembly takes a little time per flag but once done, that flag will fly at missions as long as needed or until the flag is worn out. At the conclusion of each mission the flags are returned to the support vehicle under the supervision of an RC and the Captain of Flags. Any flag that needs special attention is marked and may later be pulled out of service and repaired or disposed of properly. If the mission was conducted in adverse weather then once the Support Vehicle has returned home, All flags will be removed, and un-rolled so that they may be properly cleaned and dried. This takes time and dedication. The flags and poles cost money, plus the gasoline for a truck is more than a motorcycle. Depending on the estimated attendance, the support vehicle may be hauling 250 flags and several dozen cases of water. Higher weight equals lower MPG and extra work.