An American flag unfurls down the side of the Pentagon to celebrate Armed Forces Day and honor America's 250th birthday, Washington, D.C., May 16, 2026. The Betsy Ross flag features 13 white stars in a circle on a blue field with 13 alternating red and white stripes, symbolizing the original colonies. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann)