Tags are in alphabetical order ranging from 11SEPT 2001 to 31 Dec 2017; thereafter the tags are in chronological order of the date Killed in Action (KIA). There are 50 gold stars honoring all gold star families nationwide. Displayed in front of the flag is a battlefield cross sculpted from mahogany wood by veteran artist Alicia Dietz. This exhibit will be open to the public during museum hours.

About the Flag

The GWOT Memorial Flag is 28 feet wide and 6 feet tall. The design symbolizes the shape of a flag when draped on a fallen service member’s casket. Approximately 7,000 dog tags form the flag, all belonging to those who were killed during the War on Terror. Additionally, there are 50 gold stars honoring all Gold Star Families nationwide. Displayed in front of the flag is a battle field cross sculpted from mahogany wood by female veteran artist Alicia Dietz.