An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A large American flag hangs off the roof of the Pentagon, the people who installed it standing above it.

Unfurling Flag

Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) render honors as firefighters and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon while rescue and recovery efforts continued following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack.

  • Download: Full Size (0.11 MB)
  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Pendergrass VIRIN: 190820-D-ZZ999-975.JPG
Photo Gallery