[ U.S. Flag flying at Flag Steward HQ in August 2021 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Wednesday, August 7th.
There is a Governor-directed half-staff order for Virginia.
There is a Governor-directed half-staff order for Virginia.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for Aug. 7
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All Flags (US & State) across VIRGINIA (US-VA: Aug. 7): Virginia's Governor ordered the flags of the United States and State (Commonwealth) of Virginia atop at all government / public facilities across VA to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Aug. 7, in memory and respect of World War II MIA (Missing in Action) U.S. Army Sergeant Mayburn L. Hudson, who tragically lost his life on August 7, 1944 in Northern France while serving in the U.S. Army protecting the freedoms and values we hold dear. After 80 years, SGT Hudson will be put to rest in his hometown of Lynchburg. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order. GO HERE to read about SGT Hudson's military career and life.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across KANSAS (US-KS: Aug. 9): Kansas' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at state facilities throughout the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Aug. 7, in honor of Wichita Firefighter Ty Voth, who passed away in the line of duty on Aug. 1, 2024. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Kansas Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Kansas Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders in 2024
Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
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