http://www.united-states-flag.com/half-staff.html
I was just there today and it and the Texas flag were both being flown at half staff
Corps of Military Staff Clerks was created in 1905.
Antoine-Henri Johmini served as a staff officer with Napoleon. After he left the French army he decided to begin a career as an author of military history and strategies. In general, his goal was to create a scientific approach to the art of war. Much of this knowledge he gained form being on the military staff of Napoleon.
The joint Chiefs of Staff advise on military matter. Their leader is the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Flying the U.S. flag at half-staff (also called "half mast") is an expression of honor and respect for the dead.The flag is flown regularly at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day, the last Monday of May, then flown from the top of the staff from noon until sunset.It is flown at half-staff all day from sunrise until sunset on Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), except when it falls on Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday of May), on Patriot Day (September 11) and on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (December 7). In 2001, President George W. Bush also approved a law requiring Federal buildings to fly half-staff in rememberance of fallen firefighters along with the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service, typically celebrated the second Sunday in October.In addition to these regular remembrances, The US flag is flown half-mast for the following:30 days after the death of a current or former president10 days after the death of a current vice president, current Speaker of the House or current/retired chief justice.From death to interment for a former associate justice of the Supreme Court, a secretary of an executive or military department, a former vice president, the Senate president pro tem or a state/territory governorFor the day after the death of a member of Congress.Any presidential proclamation, particularly after a national tragedy, natural disaster or in honor of someone of great social/political importance, such as the Boston Marathon bombing, 9/11 or in rememberance of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
I was just there today and it and the Texas flag were both being flown at half staff
After a military death, the flag should be flown at half-staff for 30 days as a mark of respect. This period begins on the day of the service member's interment. Additionally, for those who died in combat, the flag may be flown at half-staff for a longer duration, depending on specific military protocols and directives. Always check for any updates or specific instructions from military authorities regarding flag protocol.
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
It is flown at half-mast (half staff), in which the flag is raised to the top, and then lowered, when being put up or taken down.
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Only the President or a state Governor can order when and for how long the American flag is to be flown at half-staff on government property.
Traditionally this is when someone dies
It should be held at half-staff for a week.
It should be held at half-staff for a week.
The flags at Arlington National Cemetery are flown at half-staff as a sign of mourning and respect for those who have died in military service to the United States. This solemn gesture is typically observed during national days of remembrance, such as Memorial Day, and following the death of notable figures, including presidents and military leaders. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by service members and the nation’s collective grief.
Yes, just yesterday (17 February 2012) flags over New Jersey were flown at half staff in respect for Whitney Houston. It is not uncommon to show respect in this way for civilians.