A lot of people ask, "Why is the US flag reversed when it's on an arm patch of a US military?" Just as the US flag dips to no man or king, and you will see even at the Olympic ceremonies ...
It might come as a surprise, but U.S. service members weren't technically allowed to unfurl giant U.S. flags at major events, despite the practice's status as a staple of many pregame ceremonies.
Military jump teams also were formerly ... Service members traditionally unfurl the flag at the Super Bowl and other major American sporting events. They have also been used in flag displays ...