Tampa International Airport unveils historic American flag
June 13, 2025 - Tampa International Airport (TPA) unveiled a new, permanent flag display during a ceremony Friday morning. The display, outside of TPA's USO Center, showcases a historic American flag flown over both the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and the Multi-National Force West Headquarters in Fallujah during Operation Iraqi Freedom. USMS Col. Elieser R. Smith donated the flag and delivered remarks with Marine veteran Michael Delancey, who was critically wounded during a sniper attack while serving in Iraq. Service members from MacDill Air Force Base and U.S. Central Command attended the ceremony.