American Flags in Various Settings

Visuals of the American flag in different contexts, including patriotic ceremonies, military displays, and symbolic gestures of respect and honor.

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

DN-ST-88-04468. Base: Persian Gulf Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Gedenkstätte am Ground Zero Manhattan für den Terroranschlag vom 11. September mit einer amerikanischen Flagge, die neben den eingravierten Namen der Opfer steht. Patriot Day - New York NY USA 2023-07-30 Memorial at Ground Zero Manhattan for September 11 Terrorist Attack with an American Flag Standing near the Names of Victims Engraved. Patriot Day - New York NY USA 2023-07-30. Copyright: xZoonar.com/IuliiaxDombrovskaiax 22949225

DM-ST-85-10398. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Country: Somalia (SOM)

SEAMAN Cole talks on a sound-powered phone as he stands beside the national ensign on the stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). A church pennant above the flag signifies that a service is taking place aboard the vessel. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hawaii, Oahu, Pearl Harbor, Flag raising at Arizona Memorial.

Staff Sgt. Aaron Watts, 386 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, marches along the side of a member of the 386 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwaiti, 12 Sept. 2022 in remembrance of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Members from multiple branches of service and coalition teammates from throughout the world took part in the 24-hour march.

010912-D-9402G-011. Complete Scene Caption: On the roof, a crew of military and civilian members prepare to unfurl a Garrison Flag, the largest authorized for the military, near the damaged area of the Pentagons east wall. The flag, from the US Army Band at Fort Myers, Virginia, will be a backdrop for US President George W. Bushs visit to the impact site. The morning before, in an attempt to frighten the American people, five members of Al-Qaida, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then flew it into the Pentagon killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. Firefighters fought the fire through the night. The Pentagon was the third target by four hijacked aircraft, the twin towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) were the other targets, and one unknown when the passengers brought the aircraft down in a Pennsylvania field. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United

DN-ST-85-00834. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-87-03291. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A joint services color guard parades the colors during the dedication ceremonies for the U.S. Navy Memorial. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Staff Sgt. Robert Riddle, a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel aircraft maintenance journeyman, inspects the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft April 10, 2017, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The two-week-long inspection required multiple squadrons to come together to get the job done.

Saluting soldier’s silhouette on a green army camouflage background

DN-ST-87-05307. Base: Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

bullet on the USA flag concept of global crime machine cartridges on the background ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/AleksandrxKichiginx 9776468 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Secret intelligence agent doing saluting hand gesture towards North Korea flag in war room, showing respect. Special operations spy with mask serving country, doing honoring gesturing, camera A

A woman wears a "Welcome Home Big J" button and holds a miniature American flag during the homecoming of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The battleship is returning to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Armed Services Flags are in front of 20,000 American Flags are displayed for every resident of Massachusetts who died in a war over the past 100 years, Boston Common, Boston, MA, Memorial Day, 2012

DF-ST-86-03840. Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG)

A woman waves a flag as she stands on the pier to welcome the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-90-00331. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers with Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), conduct a squad live-fire exercise in Djibouti at Arta range complex, Djibouti, June 8, 2022. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, is a dynamic operational headquarters, supporting missions to counter violent extremist organizations, responding to crises and enhancing stability in East Africa.

220918-N-GF955-1007RIGA, Latvia (Sept. 18, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) handle line during sea and anchor detail as the ship departs Riga, Latvia after a scheduled port visit, Sept. 18, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

CAPT. Norman Cram, chaplain, delivers the invocation during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN-735). Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

200th Anniversary, battle of Tippecanoe, Battleground, Bi-Centennial Commemoration, Indiana

Gun Culture - A handgun on the flag of the United States of America.

President Bush departs via Marine One to Wheeling, Wv

BUFFALO SOLDIERS (2001), directed by GREGOR JORDAN.

NEW YORK CITY (May 25, 2016) - Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship pulls in for 2016 Fleet Week New York. The event, now in its 28th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984.

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.

220911-N-BR419-1035 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 11, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 1st Class Nicholas Ochieng, from Rosenberg, Texas, a Chief select, prepares to raise the ensign for morning 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.

020911-F-7466S-133. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Drawing sketch style illustration of an american soldier serviceman looking to the side holding usa flag with pole on shoulder set inside circle on isolated background. . American Soldier Holding USA Flag Circle Drawing

Vintage photograph. "George Washington crossing the Delaware River" painting by Emmanuel Leutze

Rifle ammunition with an American flag. Rifle ammunition on the ground next to an American flag with stars and stripes. Copyright: xZoonar.com/FernandoxGenzorx 21800198

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

The National Flag of the United States of America and The National Flag of Greece, fly side by side during the Olympic Cooperation 22 opening ceremony on Oct. 8, 2022, at Petrochori Training Area, Greece. The United States commitment to defending NATO territory is ironclad and the United States will continue to bolster our posture to better defend our NATO Allies.

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May personnel participate in the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Cape May, New Jersey, May 30, 2022. This Memorial Day, Adm. Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, called on all members of the Coast Guard to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all American military personnel who died in the performance of their military duties, and to pay tribute to these heroes and to honor the family members they left behind.

150726-N-VC599-032CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 26, 2015) - Rachael Hendrickson and her son, Chattanooga, Tenn. natives, kneel to view the memorial at the Armed Forces Recruitment Center. The memorial honors the four Marines and one Sailor who died in the Navy Operational Support Center Chattanooga July 16.

Secretary Gale Norton speaking at ceremonies at the War Correspondents Memorial, Burkittsville, Maryland, featuring unveiling of plaque honoring fourprominent journalists killed during war and war-related coverage in Iraq and Pakistan

Coast Guard Personnel - 26-HK-412-59. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-86-05967. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030911-F-8082K-002. Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

B-52, crash, Elephant Mountain, Greenville, Maine, historic site, flag, american

A U.S. flag and Vanuatu flag are flown together on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) mast in the South Pacific Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024. Vanuatu Fishery Department and Police Maritime Wing are partnering to conduct fishery boardings in the Vanuatu Exclusive Economic Zone to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Coast Guard

Flintlock pistol with American flag and Declaration of Independence

September 11 second year anniversary, Ground Zero

1960S Marine Corps Monument With Washington Dc Skyline In Background

Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team members assist Cadet First Class James Norkosky (right) by catching the American flag after his jump during Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE), Latin Americas largest aerospace, defense and security exhibition in Santiago, Chile, April 5, 2022. The Wings of Blue parachute team performs precision jumps daily at the event along side their Chilean counterpart parachute team.

1746 Military boots symbolizing US Military Personnel killed in Iraq as displayed at Independence Hall Eyes Wide Open” exhibit, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 2005

National flags on 66th Anniversary of D-Day, Arromanches, Normandy, France

The Knights Brigade has Soldiers in multiple countries across the European continent - including Greece. Our Soldiers, alongside our NATO partner, have been providing a Life Support Area (LSA) for the transient unit, 1st Armored Division CAB, in Alexandropolis, Greece. This LSA has multiple logistical commodities from across the Brigade to include fuel from 240th Composite Supply Company - 240th CSC, maintenance suppport from the 317th SMC, delicious food from the 55th Quartermaster Company, Movement Control from the 624th Movement Control Team, and even a game room/library provided by MWR! This LSA is critical as it serves as the home base for the transient unit, and is located near the port where all of 1 AD CAB's equipment will be arriving into theater. This is where the movement control teams will work their magic, getting all the equipment loaded for onward movement to it final destination utilizing means such as rail, commercial line haul, and barges. The movement control teams u

Firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakunis Fire and Emergency Services set up for the fire prevention week open house at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. During fire prevention week open house, firefighters extinguished fires, performed car extrications and rescue drills to educate the residents on the importance of fire safety.

DN-SN-89-08975. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Entrance Way to the US Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center After a Fresh Dusting of Snow

111206-N-RI884-218 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 6, 2011) Members of the Navy Region Hawaii Ceremonial Guard stand over National Park divers in the water during a burial service of Pearl Harbor survivor and USS Utah crewmember Lee Soucy (1919-2010) at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor.

We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain... remember Dec. 7th! , Patriotism, Propaganda, Flags, World War, 1939-1945, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Attack on, 1941

Local citizens of Carentan decorate the streets of Carentan, France, May 31, 2022. The streets were decorated for the upcoming D-Day parades to honor the brave soldiers who fought to liberate northwestern Europe from Nazi occupation and bring an end to World War II in Europe.

John Brutzman, the substance abuse prevention coordinator for the Vermont National Guard, plants flags in front of the Vermont Veterans Memorial at Camp Johnson, Vermont, on Sept. 8, 2022. Brutzman, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, also serves as a suicide prevention coordinator.

020221-F-1705S-001. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

Veterans Connected provides support along the Military Mile during the 45th Annual Free Press Marathon in Detroit, Mich., on October 16, 2022

010413-F-3128G-020. Base: Rapid Hills State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, District of Columbia, Washington DC, July 4 Fireworks Behind the Iwo Jima Memorial

010912-F-7964B-001. Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

030911-F-0007M-002. State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND

Two UH-1N Huey heliopters assigned to the First Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md., fly over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., during training, August 9, 2022. 1 HS's mission is to provide priority airlift for national-level civil and military senior leadership in the National Capital Region.

041204-F-4037P-006. Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tribute in lights to 184 killed at the Pentagon

Photo illustration of Statue of Isaac Davis in front of Closeup of American Flag

Republican National Convention 2004 in New York City

The guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG 39) passes Manhattan during the parade of ships at the start of Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Flags of NATO Countries fly high as Ramstein Air Base, Germany, awaits the arrival of the three released soldiers, STAFF Sergeant Chris Stone, SSG Andrew Ramirez and SPECIALIST Steven Gonzales (Not shown), returning from Yugoslavia. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Flag, War Bond Poster.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 4, 2022) Sailors and their families onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) participate in the annual Independence Day celebration. The festivities included musical performances, food, various activities and a fireworks exhibition. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleets forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Marine One, carrying President Joe Biden, departs the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland to begin his trip to Wisconsin.

BEDFORD VA ROW OF INTERNATIONAL FLAGS AT NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL

US Armed Forces Recruitment Station, Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York State, USA, North America

A UH-1 Iroquois helicopter and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly over the Washington Monument as they arrive to take part of the National Victory Celebration. The parade 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)

Washington Crossing the Delaware, with Portrait Inset, US Presidents

Today, we honor the memories of the souls we lost on 9/11 and pay tribute to all the patriots and their families who have sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Charles Cothran)

Military band playing in front of the United States Capitol Building at sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.

An artistic representation of the flag of Puerto Rico rests on the wall in the 783rd Support Maintenance Companys workshop on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 1, 2022. The 783rd SMC is made up of Puerto Rico National Guardsman.

A UH-1 Iroquois helicopter flies over the Washington Monument as it arrives to take part in the National Victory Celebration. The parade is being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by Allied forces during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-89-02045. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine AV-8B Harrier II aircraft prepares for a landing on the Mall near the Washington Monument as it takes part in the National Victory Celebration being held in honor of the liberation of Kuwait by coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (July 4, 2020) Members of the U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, perform a tethered flag with smoke brackets during a demonstration jump on the 4th of July. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego and perform aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting.

The sun sets on the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, July 27, 2022, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. More than 200 Airmen and 10 A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthogs from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing are working out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the units participation in RIMPAC 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

President Kennedy departs the White House for Atlantic City, New Jersey, 9:09AM. A United States Army helicopter carrying President John F. Kennedy takes off from the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.; the President traveled to Andrews Air Force Base en route to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Marine Corps Base. A boy holds the Marine Corps colors as he waits on the beach for the arrival of a loved one. The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (4th MEB's) ground units are coming ashore at Onslow Beach after disembarking from the amphibious ships on which they were deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Gas Station, God Bless Our Troops, Nevada, USA

The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., America

There is always room for a little humor, even in the harsh environment of the North Pole. Navy Sonar Technician First Class Mark Pierce greets everyones favorite holiday figure, Santa Claus. Santa was of course Sonar Technician First Class Robert Bissonnette. Both are crew members assigned to the U.S. Navys attack submarine USS POGY (SSN 647). The U.S. Navys attack submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) returned to Hawaii, on Tuesday, November 12, after a 45-day research mission to the North Pole. The second of five planned deployments through the year 2000, USS POGY embarked a team of researchers led by Mr. Ray Sambrotto of Columbia University. During the several thousand mile trek, the submarine .... Complete Scene Caption: There is always room for a little humor, even in the harsh environment of the North Pole. Navy Sonar Technician First Class Mark Pierce greets everyones favorite holiday figure, Santa Claus. Santa was of course Sonar Technician First Class Robert Bissonnette. Both are cre

An aerial view of the Pentagon. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Beautiful greeting card on Veterans Day. Top view, close-up, isolated background. Beautiful greeting card on Veterans Day. Top view.

Armed Forces Day. Beautiful greeting card. Closeup, top view. National holiday concept. Congratulations for family, relatives, friends and colleagues. Armed Forces Day. Beautiful greeting card. Closeup

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120421-N-JN023-119LEMON GROVE, Calif. (April 21, 2012) Two members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2082 unveil a new sign dedicated to fallen Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor during a rededication ceremony. Monsoor was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during combat on Sept. 29, 2006 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq.

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