Patriotic American Flags

A collection of images featuring the American flag in various settings, capturing moments of patriotism against diverse backdrops and lighting conditions.

A restored WWII-era B-17 Flying Fortress maneuvers during an aerial demonstration at the Sentry Eagle Open House June 24, 2022, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The open house allowed Kingsley Field to provide a behind-the-scenes look at our F-15 training mission as well as multiple aerial demonstrations, static display aircraft, recruiting events, and various local vendors.

Highlight from Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, viewed during visit by Secretary Gale Norton to participate in dedication ceremonies for the new Indian Memorial

Usa, California, Los Angeles, '9/11 Memorial, Pepperdine University, Malibu'

030110-F-2021H-007. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

030911-F-2185F-010. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USCENTAF

AZUSA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2013) Service members raise a flag at the main camp during Fleet Combat Camera Pacific's Winter Quick Shot 2013 field training exercise at Burro Canyon Shooting Park. Quick Shot is a semi-annual exercise that improves combat camera service members' ability to operate in a combat environment.

A member of the Patriot Guard holds a flag while Sgt. Koby Clary is laid to rest at the Liberty Center Cemetery in Liberty City, Iowa, on April 15, 2022. Clary joined the Iowa Army National Guard in 2020 and after serving overseas in 2021, passed away in a vehicle accident on April 9, 2022. He was surrounded by family, friends and his fellow Soldiers as he was laid to rest. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Tawny Schmit)

An American flag flies while in a parade

230215-N-FJ237-1148 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 15, 2023) The ensign flies aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG), with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), are conducting combined expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, demonstrating unique high-end war fighting capability, maritime superiority, power projection and readiness. Operations include integrated training designed to advance interoperability between the two groups while simultaneously demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A restored WWII-era B-17 Flying Fortress maneuvers during an aerial demonstration at the Sentry Eagle Open House June 24, 2022, at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The open house allowed Kingsley Field to provide a behind-the-scenes look at our F-15 training mission as well as multiple aerial demonstrations, static display aircraft, recruiting events, and various local vendors.

A gigantic U.S. flag billows in the wind after a Fort Jackson firefighter released it from a Fort Jackson Fire Department ladder truck Oct. 4 at Hilton Field. The flag was flown over the post's National Night Out event.

Silhouette of a U.S. soldier with assault rifle, standing under American flag, with sunset sky.

Silhouette of a soldier giving hand salute while holding American flag, with sunset in background.

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 24, 2013) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nikolaus Martinez, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), lowers the national ensign aboard the ship during its scheduled deployment. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group is on deployment in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of operations and will take part in amphibious integration training (AIT), and certification exercise (CERTEX) and will participate in the annual multi-national combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold.

Soldiers stationed on Hunter Army Airfield cross the finish line at the installations 5K Patriot Day Run, September 8. Approximately 2,000 Soldiers, family members, veterans, DOD civilians and guests participated in the run.

USA, California, San Diego. The American flag flies on board the USS Midway in San Diego.

DN-ST-87-09505. Base: USS Robert E. Peary (FF 1073)

Highlight from Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, viewed during visit by Secretary Gale Norton to participate in dedication ceremonies for the new Indian Memorial

Parachute display team flying American Flag at air show in Pensacola, Florida.

An American flag Stars and Stripes, flying from a flagpole on a small hillock.

The American flag on the garrison flagpole is shown Aug. 11, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching usagmccoy.”

U.S. flag waving in foreground over flight deck of an escort carrier on July 16, 1943. Of the 151 aircraft carriers built in the United States during WWII, 122 were escort carriers, cheaper, slower, lighter ships often used to protect convoys and provide air support during island invasions.

US and memorial flags stand in memory of the dead and missing service members at the Vietnam memorial moving wall, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Digital composite: American flags and reflection of sailors saluting The Wall Vietnam War Memorial

A firefighter places a American Flag, found inside the Pentagon, shortly after a hijacked jetliner crashed into the Pentagon at approximately 0930 on September 11, 2001. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040707-F-4970D-014. Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

ANC Facilities Maintenance employees hang U.S. flags in the Memorial Amphitheater in preparation for Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 23, 2022.

220803-N-GF955-1075NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 3, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Stephen Sharp, from Crawfordville, Fla., stands small caliber assault team (SCAT) roving security watch on the flight deck during sea and anchor detail as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) departs Naval Station Rota, Spain after a brief stop for fuel, Aug. 3, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Second Lt. Brandon Jacobson salutes during a retreat ceremony June 30, 2011, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Jacobson is assigned to the 30th Comptroller Squadron.

Vice President Cheney participates in memorial ceremonies for the September 11 attacks

American soldier doing saluting hand gesture towards USA flag in command center, showing respect. Military unit in uniform serving in United States Armed Forces, doing patriotic gesturing, camera A

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Kristin Blankinship salutes while standing in the crowd gathered to greet a group of former prisoners upon their return to the United States. The 21 men and women were held by Iraq after being captured during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220911-N-SI601-1054 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 11, 2022) Sailors retire the ensign for evening colors on the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in port on board Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 11. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

060529-N-4936C-002. Base: USS Intrepid (CV 11) Scene Major Command Shown: FLEET WEEK NEW YORK CITY 2006

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SAN DIEGO (Sep. 9, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Beena Ragoonath, from Chesapeake, Virginia, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), conducts colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, Sep. 9, 2022. Ragoonath will be promoted to chief petty officer next month. Essex is homeported in San Diego.

The City of Mandeville unveiled a permanent memorial to Mandeville Police Captain Vincent Liberto Jr., in Mandeville, Louisiana, Sept. 14, 2022. Liberto served 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve before being honorably discharged as a sergeant. He was shot and killed in the line of duty, Sept. 20, 2019. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Justin Ansel, the assistant chief of staff for the Marine Forces Reserve G-3/5 and a Mandeville resident, attended the dedication on behalf of the Marine Corps. We as officers owe it to America to give back someone whos better physically, mentally, morally. Thats what we do in the Marine Corps, said Ansel. We make Marines; we make them better mentally, physically, and morally, and then they go back into their communities. Vinnie Liberto is just a perfect example of this. His irrational call to serve continued from his Marine Corps service to public service as a Mandeville police officer.

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over San Marcos, Texas, May 27, 2022. The A-10 Demonstration Team travels to shows around the country, as well as internationally, to highlight the combat capabilities of the A-10. The mission of the team is to recruit, retain and inspire.

DN-ST-88-07742. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GDYNIA, Poland (June 12, 2021) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Avery Deakins lowers the ensign during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), June 12, 2021. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its second patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

A large flag made of balloons is raised over the crowd waiting on the pier for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines from 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division and the 2d Marine Division Band stand in formation at a ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War.

The chief petty officer salutes the American flag aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MIAMI (SSN 755) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine color guard stands at attention during a ceremony. They are participating members of a multinational peacekeeping force. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Coloured guard of Negro engineers, Fort. Belvoir, Va. World War II.

171217-N-BK384-198U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 17, 2017) A Marine assigned to the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 15, stands watchs on the bow of the San Antonia-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

Field of veterans day american flags waving in the breeze

020508-N-6077T-008. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Joint Venture Scene Major Command Shown: JOINT VENTURE (HSV X1)

Setting Sun and Waving American Flag, U.S. Marine Corps Forward Operating Base, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Vintage Photograph. Flags and soldiers at I am an American Day.

An American flag among the mementos left at the West Gate by German citizens who marched from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base on September 14, 2001. The march is a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11, 2001. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

A line of flags is placed in remembrance of each member of the Department of Defense who was lost to suicide in 2021 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 1, 2022. 329 flags were placed along the main entrance to the base in observance of the members lost last year.

USA Memorial Day concept. Empty frame for text and American flag. Military dog tags.. Memorial Day concept. Empty frame for text and American flag. Military dog tags.

060831-N-4965F-002. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The American and U.S. Marine Corps flags are displayed at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Nov. 10th, 2022. Marines celebrate the birthday of their Corps every year with ceremonies like the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and other events such as motivational runs.

Spray from the bow of a Seafox special warfare patrol craft from Special Boat Unit 12 obscures Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members standing on the deck during an exercise. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) raise the national ensign during morning colors. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120909-N-MU720-057GUAM (Sept. 9, 2012) Ships Serviceman Seaman Sheltonkainoa Talaro, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) raises the Navy Jack as the ship sets anchorage following sea and anchor operations. Mustin is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Joseph Overmann, from Cedar Falls, Iowa, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department, hangs an American flag in Fords hangar bay in preparation for the chief petty officer 129st birthday celebration, April 1, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting flight deck certification and air wing carrier qualifications as part of the ships tailored basic phase prior operational deployment.

This shows a Ticker Tape Parade celebrating the Desert Storm Victory Parade in the Canyon of Heroes. The setting are buildings in New York City. There is a very large American flag stretched out lengthwise in the foreground with crowds of people surround it. There were 4.7 million people who attended this event.

Ostalgie - Berlin 20 years after the fall of the wall

DD-ST-89-03789. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, Alaska, Kodiak, Entrance to Ready Ammunition Bunker at Fort Abercrombie

Group of United states soldiers with USA flag moving in the desert

USAF B-2 STEALTH BOMBER WITH AMERICAN FLAG IN BACKGROUND UNITED STATES AIR FORCE JET JETS DEFENSE DEFENSIVE

Secretary Gale Norton, left, visiting the temporary memorial, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honoring the passengers and crew of Flight 93, hijackedon September 11, 2001. Norton was on hand to swear in the 15 members of the Flight 93 National Memorial Federal Advisory Commission

France, Normandie, Manche, Sainte Marie du Mont, Utah Beach, French and US flag waving against blue sky

Veterans cemetery memorial celebration with American Flag

060727-N-7244V-001. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111123-N-MO201-094SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 23, 2011) A Sailor handles a line during mooring operations as the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete. Samuel B. Roberts is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Baghdad, Iraq; April 9, 2003. US Marines tie a chain around the neck of a statue of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein as they prepare to tear it down from its pedestal in Baghdad's Firdos Square. The statue -- the height of about four men -- was one of the symbols of Saddam's rule over Iraq.

A U.S. Airman with the New Jersey National Guard takes photos of the Field of Flags at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2021. At least 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and District authorities leading up and through the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

Illustration of US marine in front of the USA flag. Illustration of US marine

040420-F-8572B-001. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Monyaire Pulliam, right, and Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Theodore Shaft, both assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), lower the ships ensign to shift colors during a sea and anchor evolution as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 5, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict free Atlantic region.

Security at the US Capitol the day after Pres. Biden's Inauguration.

Soldier as represented by a green plastic model carrying an American flag

A crewman aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) prepares to raise the colors. The NEW JERSEY, after recently completing renovation and modernization, is departing for sea trials prior to reactivation in January 1983. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus renders a salute, June 6, 2022, during the 78th Commemoration Ceremonie de Utah Beach, at Utah Beach, Normandie, France. This ceremony was to remember the service members who fought on Operation Overlord D-Day, 1944.

DN-ST-87-07737. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A B-1B Lancer flies over the Norma Brown building during the 75th Diamond Anniversary ceremony on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 26, 2016. The B-1 represented the intelligence support training the base now provides.

040605-F-3805C-006. Base: Saint Mere Eglise State: Normandy Country: France (FRA)

France, Normandy, Manche department (50), Sainte Marie du Mont, Utah Beach, landing musuem

US Marine Corps War Memorial silhouetted in Arlington National Cemetery

An Airman from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, places a flag in remembrance of the Department of Defense members who were lost to suicide Sept. 1, 2022. 329 flags were placed along the main entrance to the base by Minot AFB volunteers for the beginning of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

Field of Stars are a detail of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

BREMERTON, Washington (Nov. 2, 2016) Seaman Aaron Thompson, from Columbia, S.C., and Seaman Jake Ridley, from Oklahoma City, raise the ensign during morning colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is conducting a scheduled maintenance availability at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.

Annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally, on behalf of the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action (POW-MIA) cause, through Washington, D.C., with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne among the participants

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