State Fair Seeking Veterans, Active Military To Recognize

An honor guard retires the flag flown over the Missouri State Highway Patrol building, next to the main turnstiles of the Missouri State Fairgrounds, on Aug. 18, 2021. The flag was presented to Jack Sandwith of Slater, honored at the day’s Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, held during the 119th Missouri State Fair. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)

One recent tradition that continues to grow at the Missouri State Fair is the Military Flag Retreat ceremony, where fair officials recognize an active duty or veteran Missourian each afternoon. The nomination process is underway, according to fair director Mark Wolfe.