Program to start on national Flag Day, which occurs on June 14th
Comcast’s Veteran-focused Employee Resource Group, known as VetNet, is kicking off a new initiative to replace weathered or damaged American flags in the community. The initiative will begin on national Flag Day, which is on June 14th.
If a Comcast technician notices a worn or damaged flag at a home or business, they will share the location with the VetNet team. The ERG then contacts the individual or business and offers to replace the flag for free. The flags are then retired in accordance with military protocols. Comcast’s flag replacement team assists anyone in need of a new flag, regardless of whether they are Comcast customers.
VetNet members include Comcast employees who are veterans, active participants in the Reserves, military family members and other supporters of the military community. Many of the VetNet members are front-line technicians who notice distressed flags during their daily routes.
“People and community drive us at Comcast, and this program does just that. We are excited to honor the strength of our veterans and their surrounding community with the flag replacement program,” said Jason Gumbs, Comcast Regional SVP. “I am excited to see VetNet make a difference on the Chattanooga community.”
Comcast is committed to supporting the military community, its veteran employees and their families. To learn more about Comcast’s support of the military, click here.
