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American Flags and Patriotism

Striking representations of the American flag in various contexts, symbolizing patriotism and military service across different locations.

This is a close up of the Iwo Jima bronze statue showing detail of the sculpture
This is a close up of the Iwo Jima bronze statue showing detail of the sculpture
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The State Flags are displayed during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion change of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 8, 2022. U.S. Marine Corp Lt. Col. Robert Fairley relinquished command of II MSB to Lt. Col. Brian Carthon.
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Memorial Day at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Massachusetts, USA
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Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.
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220912-N-IW125-1121 KEY WEST, Fla. (Sep 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Selectees and Naval Air Station Key West Fire Department host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at NAS Key Wests Boca Chica Field Sep. 12, 2022. Naval Air Station Key West is the state-of-the-art facility for combat fighter aircraft of all military services, provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels, and is the premier training center for surface and subsurface military operations.
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US flag in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, national memorial with the names of fallen US soldiers during the Vietnam War, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States of America, USA, PublicGround, North America
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Veteran Holding Flag, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
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The U.S. flag is shown in front of garrison headquarters Dec. 9, 2022, during daily operations in a snow storm at Fort McCoy, Wis. The installation received several inches of snow Dec. 9, causing a winter weather advisory to be placed for the post. 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 Facebook by searching ftmccoy, and on Twitter by searching usagmccoy.
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Vintage Photograph. Civil war reenactors marching with historical flags and uniforms.
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U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force New York and Sailors aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrive in New York City prior to Veterans Day Parade 2022, Nov. 9, 2022. The Veterans Day Parade 2022 is observed annually by veterans, service members and local residents to support members of the armed forces
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A memorial flag is illuminated near the spot where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
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An American flag is reflected in the Vietnam Memorial or "The Wall". The memorial is a poignant reminder for the deployed members of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), and to all serving in the US Armed Forces of the sacrifice others have given in service to their country. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The American flag is hoisted above the Fort McCoy, Wis., historic Commemorative Area on July 14, 2022, for the Fort McCoy Garrison Change of Command ceremony at the installation. The flag served as a backdrop to the outdoor ceremony that was held in front of Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Commemorative Area. The historic area has become a favorite location for military ceremonies at Fort McCoy. The flag was raised and prepared by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department.
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USA, New York, Ground Zero
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Flag for US Marine Corps
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Outcome of War
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Idaho Governor Brad Little, military members, veterans and residents of the Treasure Valley community gather at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery for a Memorial Day ceremony, May 30, 2022, Boise, Idaho. The ceremony included guest speakers, a 21-gun salute and firing of American Civil War cannons.
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The American flag flies above the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) at the conclusion of Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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Scott Parks (below), Steve Andrews and A.J. Pardy, all civilian members of the 127th Civil Engineer Squadrons structures team, repair a flag pole in front of Base Operations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Oct. 25, 2022. The structures shop provides the Selfridge community with a variety of construction-related capabilities.
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061027-N-2959L-270. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)
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Korean War Memorial Washington D.C.
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Illustration of US marine in front of the USA flag. Illustration of US marine
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The U.S. flag is shown set at half staff Dec. 7, 2022, at the installation flagpole at Fort McCoy, Wis., in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering World War II.
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This is a Ticker Tape Parade showing the Desert Storm Victory Parade. It took place in the Canyon of Heroes where about 4.7 million people attended. These are three sailors in white uniforms waving flags on a float. It demonstrates patriotism.
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DM-SC-88-08012. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Iraq war
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Hawaii, Oahu, Pearl Harbor, Full view of Arizona Memorial, American flag waving.
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S86-26436 (31 Jan. 1986) --- The United States flag, in front of the Johnson Space Centers (JSC) project management building, flies at half-mast in memory of the seven space shuttle Challenger crew members who lost their lives on Jan. 28, 1986. Earlier today, memorial services about 100 yards from the flag drew thousands of JSC employees, friends and family of the STS-51L astronauts and payload specialists.
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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
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091102-N-2022D-118NEW YORK (Nov. 2, 2009) The amphibious dock landing ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) transits New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty. The ship has 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow and will be commissioned Nov. 7 in New York City.
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Twenty thousand American Flags on the Great Lawn, Louisville, Kentucky, Forth of July
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Arms of United States.
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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Cuthbert Pattillo and Lt. Gen. Charles Pattillo in Section 75 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 14, 2022.Twin brothers, Maj. Gen. and Lt. Gen. Pattillo enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces in November 1942. During World War II, both flew with the Eighth Air Forces 352nd Fighter Group, protecting bombers and attacking ground targets. Maj. Gen. Pattillo flew 135 combat missions before being shot down and captured by the Germans. He remained a POW until the end of the war.Both were released from active duty following World War II but were later recalled in early 1948, serving with the 31st Fighter Group. Later, both served with the with the 36th Tactical Wing at Furstenfeldbruck Air Base in Germany. While in Europe, both helped form and flew in the U.S
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A Collection of Military-themed Balloons and American Flag
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Air show spectators enjoy the static displays during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoing efforts to modernize the force for future conflicts.
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The Marine Barracks Washington color guard, firing party, and Marine Corps Band, as well as Marines of Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, participated in the 65th anniversary wreath laying ceremony, Feb. 23, 2010, in remembrance of the historic Iwo Jima flag-raisings in 1945. The ceremony honored the sacrifices of the Marines and sailors who fought the epic battle and the fallen Marines of all wars, to whom the memorial is dedicated.
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DF-ST-87-07152. Base: Raf Woodbridge Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 2, 2014) Sailors assigned to USS Constitution walk near the ship's berth in Charlestown Navy Yard during Winter Storm Hercules. More than 12 inches of snow is forecast for the greater Boston area.
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Artwork: "Sergeant Nick Lomartire "Artist: Warren Carmen U.S. Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown
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Today, we honor the memory of the patriots who lost their lives 21 years ago, on September 11, 2001. Never forget.
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Fly with the U.S. Marines, U.S. Marine Corps
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060517-N-0068M-001. Base: Chicago State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Honor the Brave 1861 - 1865 Decoration day
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The Military Womens Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 15, 2022.
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041214-D-5640T-017. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet from the Wings of Blue demonstration team displays the American flag during the Aviation Nation opening ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2012. Members of the Wings of Blue team serve primarily as instructors and jump masters for the Air Force basic free-fall course AM490.
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220911-N-AS200-5011 - POINT MUGU, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2022) - Members of Federal Fire assigned to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), attend a 9/11 ceremony onboard Point Mugu. NBVC is a strategically located Naval installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.
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030703-M-4806Y-006. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB CVIC
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Well-wishers waving signs and flags cheer as three former prisoners of war arrive at the air station for a ceremony in their honor. LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Spectators cover the Mall as they turn out for the United Service Organizations Show, part of the National Victory Celebration which is being held in honor of the Allied forces' liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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GURNEE, Il. (May 13, 2022) Naval Station Great Lakes Sailors and local first responders from Lake county welcome the "Tunnels to Towers" mobile 9/11 memorial to the Gurnee Mills mall. Tunnels to Towers honors the sacrifice of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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A participant in the Wounded Warrior Projects Soldier Ride heads to the South Lawn of the White House before the start of the ride, May 4, 2011. The President welcomed the group to the White House in advance of their fifth annual ride.
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050201-F-7022B-001. Base: Ramstein Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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Soldiers Marching with Flags, Ticker Tape Parade, New York City, New York
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USMC-Emblem, Organisation, Logo
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The American flag at the U.S. Department of State flies at half-staff in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela, on December 6, 2013. As a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela, President Obama ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, December 9, 2013.
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Air Force Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Facilities Airman Magazine Posters
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Today we recognize National POW/MIA Recognition Day - honoring those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. The Department of Defense's POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues the search for the missing, fulfilling the nation's promise to leave no service member behind.
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This graphic illustration was created to celebrate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, November 10, 1775. (U.S. Army graphic illustration by Spc. David Campos-Contreras)(This image was created using Adobe Photoshop)