That's because the flag on an American servicemember's uniform is backward. That is to say, the canton (the top left corner), which houses the blue field of 50 white stars, is in the upper right.
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NFL Flag Championship returning to Canton, Ohio on July 17-20
The NFL Flag Championship is returning to Canton, Ohio on July 17-20 this year. The event is presented by Toyota.