In the military community ... has suffered the loss of a service member due to their duty. What is a Gold Star Lapel Pin? Under federal law, 10 U.S. Code § 1126(a), the Gold Star lapel button ...

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...

Grace Geiger, a Defense Department spokeswoman ... that the families of those who die overseas shall receive a Gold Star ...

The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every ...