One of the runners in the 5K was volunteer firefighter Keith Verdin. What made him different from the other runners was that he did so while in his firefighter suit and carrying an American flag.

“We are happy to announce that 2.32 lakh volunteers are being given awards in three levels with a cash incentive, medal, badge and a certificate at an expenditure of ₹239 crore. Volunteers ...

Dillard said the volunteers were supposed to approve one of three new patches designed by a committee. None of those options included the battle flag. Dillard also denied claims that the members ...