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Is the military meme generator free?

Yes. Making memes is free. Your first export needs no form; later exports ask for your email once per browser. Marketing consent is optional.

Where do the photos come from?

The curated library uses public-domain U.S. military photos, with DVIDS credits and source links. Approved community contributions have separate reuse permissions shown in the photo credits. Military imagery does not imply government endorsement.

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Photo credits & reuse permissions

The curated military photos are public domain; Community photos are owner-approved contributions with sharing permission confirmed by the uploader. Credit details and original source pages are listed below. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

Campaign cover check ↗Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Drill instructor school ↗Sgt. Dana Beesley · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

One more obstacle ↗Sgt. Jacob Harrer · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Over the bar ↗Cpl. Meshaq Hylton · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Field chow ↗Cpl. Sean Evans · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Five-star field cuisine ↗Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bryson · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Motor pool Monday ↗Justin Connaher · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Meals ready to stack ↗Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Abrams range day ↗Pvt. Brooke Davis · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Up the hill ↗Sgt. Michael Spandau · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Humvee in action ↗Sgt. Ken Scar · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Recovery crew ↗Scott Sturkol · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Warthog ready ↗Airman Isabella Borrillo · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Coming in to land ↗Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter McHaddad · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Catch the wire ↗U.S. military / DVIDS courtesy photo · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Sunrise flight ↗AJ Bleyer · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Nimitz underway ↗Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Osborn · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Spruance at sea ↗Petty Officer 3rd Class Abigayle Lutz · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Sunrise transit ↗Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Velasquez · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Zumwalt in port ↗Chief Petty Officer Mark Faram · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Doggles on ↗Shanita Dorsey · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Darko on duty ↗Antonio Bedin · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Rambo reporting ↗Cpl. Sarah Grawcock · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Best battle buddy ↗Sgt. Anika Avila · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Everybody down ↗Cpl. Shelby Shields · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Check your canopy ↗Staff Sgt. John Yountz · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Mask confidence ↗Christopher Hurd · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Range day focus ↗Lance Cpl. Anne Henry · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Fresh laundry morale ↗Sgt. Christian Brown · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Tactical nap ↗Sgt. Michael Spandau · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Mail finally arrived ↗Phil LaDouceur · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Army runs on coffee ↗Sgt. Matthew Clifton · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Stryker standing by ↗Cpl. Michael Spandau · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Bring the thunder ↗Staff Sgt. Matthew Jones · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Bradley rolling ↗Spc. Randis Monroe · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

JLTV driver’s seat ↗Gunnery Sgt. Jacob Harrer · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Raptor ready ↗Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Chinook arrival ↗Staff Sgt. Avery Cunningham · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Big bomber energy ↗Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Hercules hauling ↗Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Silent service returns ↗U.S. military / DVIDS courtesy photo · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Beach delivery ↗Petty Officer 2nd Class Katrina Parker · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Coast Guard on watch ↗U.S. military / DVIDS courtesy photo · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Shipboard defense ↗Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Contant · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Ready for commands ↗Airman 1st Class Parker Dubois · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Paws in the pool ↗Cpl. Austyn Saylor · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Four-paw training ↗Christian Senyk · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Nose knows ↗Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi · Public domain (official U.S. military photo; DVIDS)

Ruck march ↗Staff Sgt. Darian George · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

Sleep when you can, where you can ↗Senior Airman Cliffton Dolezal · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Barracks Inspection ↗Ella Haendel · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

Wilson Personnel using the Chow Hall ↗Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

Formation inspection before change of command ↗Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

Corporals Course gas chamber qualification ↗Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

Airborne Jump ↗Sgt. Maj. Kelly Luster · Public domain; DVIDS restrictions apply

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