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Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Maj. Gen. Owens who joined the Arizona Air National Guard as a private in 1952. During his career, he served as Commanding General of the Arizona Air National Guard and Commander of the 161st Air Refueling Group, among other positions. He was named Adjutant General in 1983, and faithfully served in this role until his retirement in 1994. Maj. Gen. Owens was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 2010. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement05/09/2012 to 05/10/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/14/2012 to 05/15/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 24, 2012 in honor of Army 1st Lt. Thompson of Yuma, Arizona. Governor Brewer previously ordered the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, May 14, 2012 in honor of Army First Lieutenant Alejo R. Thompson, of Yuma, Arizona, who died May 11, 2012 in Parwan Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Interment05/23/2012 to 05/24/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 28, 2012 in honor of all the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Holiday05/27/2012 to 05/28/2012
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 15, 2012 in honor of Engine Boss Anthony Polk. Governor Brewer previously ordered the flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, June 9, 2012 in honor of Anthony Polk who died June 8, 2012 in an accident in southern Arizona while in route to the Montezuma Fire.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement06/14/2012 to 06/15/2012