Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff. This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half‑staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, March 29, 2026.

This is the day of interment for former State Senator and Delegate Paula Hollinger, who passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Paula Hollinger represented Legislative District 11 in the State Senate from 1987‑2007; and Legislative Districts 12, then 11, in the House of Delegates from 1979 to 1987.

Source: http://sos.maryland.gov/Pages/Services/PastFlagStatus.aspx

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Friday
in Honor of Kentucky Soldier

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury.

According to the U.S. Department of War, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died March 8 from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado.

A memorial service for Pennington, who was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant, was held at Central Hardin High School Saturday. Inurnment of Pennington’s remains at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff will take place in a private ceremony Friday.

Individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.

*REMINDER: Flags remain at half-staff in honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady until sunset on Saturday, March 21*

DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to remain at half-staff in honor of Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady until sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Their funerals and interment will be held earlier in the day. The two Iowa soldiers with the U.S. Army Reserve 103rd Sustainment Command were killed in action in Kuwait on March 1, 2026.

At sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026, flags will return to full-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be raised to full-staff on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions should also return their flags to full‑staff at sunset.

Source: Email from: State Of Iowa on 2026-03-20T19:03:44.000Z

Gov. Little orders lowering of flags to honor Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam.

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of U.S. and State of Idaho flags “immediately until sunrise on Monday, March 23 at the Capitol building and state buildings in Canyon County” to honor the life and service of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam who died tragically during a medical emergency at a townhall meeting Wednesday.

“We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Rick served with a genuine heart for public service and an unwavering commitment to the people of Nampa. He cared deeply about his community and worked every day to make it stronger and better for those he served. During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, city staff, and the entire Nampa community as they grieve this tremendous loss,” Governor Little said.

Source: https://gov.idaho.gov/flag-status/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF OHIO

MIKE DEWINE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF OHIO

Flag Lowering – March 14, 2026

In honor of the life and service of three members of the Ohio Air National Guard killed during
Operation Epic Fury, I hereby proclaim, by the authority vested in me as Governor of the State
of Ohio by the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flags
of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public
buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio today, and will remain until sunset on the
day of their funerals.

On this 14th day of March 2026;

Mike DeWine
Governor

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Melody McCray-Miller

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout Sedgwick County be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in honor of former Kansas State Representative Melody McCray-Miller.

“Melody McCray-Miller was revered by the Wichita community and dedicated her life to uplifting others as a teacher, professor, state representative, and county commissioner,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “My sincere condolences go out to her loved ones and the community during this difficult time.”

To receive email alerts when the governor orders flags to half-staff, visit: https://www.governor.ks.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors.

Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSOG/bulletins/40ebf41

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half‑staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise on Wednesday, March 18, to sunset on Thursday, March 19, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson of the Minnetonka Fire Department, who passed away on March 5, 2026, after a two‑year battle with cancer.

“Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson dedicated his life to protecting others and strengthening the fire service across Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “Through two decades of service, he mentored firefighters, safeguarded communities, and built lasting relationships grounded in trust and professionalism. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, the Minnetonka Fire Department, and the many colleagues and friends whose lives he touched.”

Johnson joined the Minnetonka Fire Department in March 2006 as a Paid‑on‑Call Firefighter. During his time with the department, he served as a lieutenant and training captain before joining the department full‑time in 2016 as a fire inspector in the Fire and Life Safety Division. In 2023, he was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal.

In addition to his service in Minnetonka, Johnson supported firefighters statewide as a testing evaluator with the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. A nationally certified Fire Investigator, he served as Vice President of the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and was recognized as Minnesota Fire Investigator of the Year in 2020. He also served for more than a decade with the Hennepin County Fire Investigation Team in several leadership roles.

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Deputy Fire Marshal Johnson’s life and legacy. Flags are currently lowered in honor of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor and will remain at half‑staff until sunset on the day of her interment.

The Governor’s proclamation can be found here.

Flags at Half‑Staff In keeping with appropriate flag etiquette and U.S. Code, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz may order the state flag to be flown at half‑staff under very limited circumstances. He may also order the national flag to be flown at half‑staff on state property only. A state flag on state property is required by law to be flown at half‑staff if the national flag is flown at half‑staff.

Source: https://mn.gov/governor/assets/03.18.2026%20Shawn%20Johnson_tcm1055-732716.pdf

Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half‑staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah.

We honor his decades of devoted and selfless service to his community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the United States of America.

I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and remain at half‑staff until sunset.

Ordered on this, the 13th Day of March, 2026.

Sincerely, Abigail D. Spanberger, Governor

Source: Email from: Virginia Office of the Governor on 2026-03-13T20:40:57.000Z

Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of Corporal Marvin Silvester Patton

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half‑staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of United States Army Corporal Marvin Silvester Patton.

More than 75 years after he gave his life in service to our country during the Korean War, Corporal Patton is finally home to rest in the place of his birth. We honor his brave service and recognize the enduring strength and courage of his family.

I hereby order that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Friday, March 13, 2026, and remain at half‑staff until sunset.

Ordered on this, the 12th Day of March, 2026.

Sincerely, Abigail D. Spanberger, Governor

Source: Email from: Virginia Office of the Governor on 2026-03-12T17:50:45.000Z

Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the independent City of St. Louis, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Butler County Fire Protection District Shift Commander Jackson Warren.

You can access the proclamation here [ https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MOGOV/2026/03/11/file_attachments/3580895/March%202026%20Firefighter%20LODD%20-%20Shift%20Commander%20Warren%20%281%29.pdf ].

State government departments are responsible for distributing this information throughout your department for compliance with this order.

Sincerely, OA FMDC

Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MOGOV/2026/03/11/file_attachments/3580895/March%202026%20Firefighter%20LODD%20-%20Shift%20Commander%20Warren%20%281%29.pdf