Flag of the United States Air Force
- Flag of the United States Air Force
The flag of the United States Air Force consists of the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force Seal, on a blue background. The 13 stars represent the 13 original colonies, the three star grouping at the top portray the three Departments of the National Defense Establishment (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The crest includes the American bald eagle, the cloud formation depicts the creation of a new firmament, and the wreath, composed of six alternate folds of silver and blue, incorporate the colors of the basic shield design. The Indoor/Parade version is bordered by a gold fringe while the Outdoor version is plain.
The flag was officially adopted by President Harry S. Truman on, March 26, 1951.
ee also
* Flags of the United States armed forces
* United States Air Force organizational campaign streamer
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