The flag patch faces backward for a reason rooted in combat tradition—it’s about charging forward, never retreating.

The reversed positioning of the American flag on spacecraft and military uniforms follows the US Flag Code, ensuring it appears as though it is flying forward This tradition dates back to the ...

A lot of people ask, "Why is the US flag reversed when it's on an arm patch of a US military ... of Flags," explains why American flags are reversed on military uniforms. Following is a transcript ...