USA Patriotism! ... "Love and Pride of America"

Get Patriot TidBits Newsletter

Patriotic Photos
 Share Your Patriotic Photos

Terrorist flying a plane into one of the WTC Towers on September 11, 2001.Firefighters with flag at WTC Ground Zero shortly after terrorists attacks on September 11, 2001.
Sgt. Paul Ray Smith, posthumous Medal of Honor (April 4, 2005) for his heroic efforts during Operation Iraqi Freedom on April 3, 2003.

Experience a memorable emotional roller coaster . . . as you look at the nearly 1000 photos of America's brave troops, heroes, Presidents, other fellow patriots, humanitarian acts, remembrance, special events, ships, aircraft, other military vehicles, landmarks, and more.

Each patriotic photo includes a description / story along with the date the scene was captured. (Some even have links to more info.)

And please come back often to enjoy more heart touching rides, as at least one new photo is added daily during the week with special pictorials (links below) as events warrant.

<Sgt. Paul Ray Smith, posthumous Medal of Honor (April 4, 2005) for his heroic efforts in Iraq on April 3, 2003.

Veterans Day 2004 - World War II veteran and Pear Harbor survivor, Houston James, emotionally embracing Iraq War veteran, Marine Sgt. Mark Graunke, Jr., who lost a hand, leg, and eye when defusing a bomb in 2003.

 >
>
>
Man kneeling with flag in hand on July 4, 2005.
Staff Sgt. James Smith holds his eight-month old son Malik for the first time after returning home to Nevada from a 13-month deployment to Kuwait and Iraq.
World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, Houston James, emotionally embracing Iraq War veteran, Marine Sgt. Mark Graunke, Jr., who lost a hand, leg, and eye when defusing a bomb in 2003. (Photo by Associated Press)
Most Recently Listed
 (Click on photo or link to see larger version and associated story)
Kandahar, Afghanistan (April 15, 2008) -- Marines from 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit , International Security Assistance Force , NATO, conduct a training exercise that requires them to meet and earn the trust of the local population. This exercise will better prepare the Marines while they conduct operations in support of NATO.
05/09/08
Marines meet with
locals in Afghanistan
to better prepare
for their mission		 The American Flag still flaps in the in the Suffolk, Va., wind May 2, 2008, despite the fact the house it was attached to was destroyed by a tornado.
05/08/08
American Flag still
waves after house
destroyed by tornado

Medal of Honor Recipient
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hartless accepts a number of handmade quilts intend for wounded service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from Docia Fuller of the Quilts for Warriors Project. Each of the quilts were made by children at quilt shops around the U.S.
05/01/08
Soldier accepts quilts
handmade by children
for wounded troops		 The battleship USS Missouri Memorial is illuminated in red, white and blue for the 23rd annual Hawaii Military Appreciation Month opening ceremony, April 24, 2008. The ceremony kicked off a month-long celebration to express appreciation and "mahalo" to Hawaii's servicemembers for their everyday sacrifices here and abroad.
04/30/08
The battleship USS
Missouri Memorial is
illuminated in red,
white and blue
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recites the oath of allegiance to 15 University of Kentucky Reserve Officers Training Corps students during a visit to the school's campus in Lexington, Ky., May 2, 2008.
05/07/08
Univ. of KY Reserve
Officers Training
Corps students recite
oath of allegiance		 Aaron Cheerman of Manchester, CT was given the Marine Corps League’s Highest Honor - the Marine of the Year Award. On his left is his wife of 43 years, Sylvia. To the right is Major General James Williams, the Commanding General of all Marine Reserve units of the 4th Marine Division, which is now engaged in the war on terrorism. Major General Williams flew in from his Headquarters in New Orleans to attend the ceremony and serve as guest speaker.
05/06/08
 The Marine Corps
League's Marine
of the Year
Bikers and enthusiasts look over the Orange County Patriot Chopper owned by the Army National Guard at the second annual National Capital Region Joint Services motorcycle safety event at the Pentagon, May 2, 2008. The custom-made motorcycle will make its debut in its rally as part of the Rolling Thunder Memorial Day weekend event here.
05/05/08
 Orange County Patriot
Chopper owned by the
Army National Guard		 Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with members of the press after touring the Restoration and Resilience Center on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, May 1, 2008. Gates discussed a change to the defense department's security questionnaire to encourage those who need counseling to seek it. The center helps treat soldiers who return from combat with post traumatic stress syndrome.
05/02/08
 Defense Secretary
Gates speaks about
 Restoration and
Resilience Center
Other Recently Listed Photos
Browse Photos by Year
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005

Use the search feature to find photos by key words and phrases.