Half Staff Notifications
Flag Status
Flags are at half-staff today.
Following the news of former President Jimmy Carter's passing, Governor Hobbs released the following statement:
"President Jimmy Carter lived an exemplary life of service, positively impacting nearly every corner of the planet.
“Throughout his career as Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and later founder of The Carter Center, President Carter was a steadfast advocate for peace and prosperity across the globe. He fought against segregation, promoted democracy, and helped eradicate two diseases.
“Above all, he was a loving husband to First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Their seventy-seven-year marriage is the epitome of partnership. Motivated by empathy and faith, they overcame every imaginable obstacle to build a better tomorrow. They will be missed but never forgotten.
“On behalf of the State of Arizona, we send our love to the Carter Family and the millions worldwide whose lives are better because of President Carter's legacy.”
Pursuant to a national order, U.S. and Arizona flags should fly at half-staff through sunset on Jan. 28, 2025 in honor of President Carter.
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other07/02/2018
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 9 to honor the life of Captain Juston Doherty, who passed away Saturday, July 7 while on weekend drills with the Arizona National Guard. Capt. Juston Doherty was a Train Assess and Counsel (TAC) Officer at the 215th Regional Institute where he developed officer candidates into commissioned officers. He entered military service in 1996 and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Arizona National Guard in 2008. He served two combat tours, one in Iraq in 2003, and one in Afghanistan in 2013. He completed airborne school in 2009 and Ranger school in 2010. Flags will also be lowered on the day of interment, which has not been set.Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Announcement07/08/2018
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Friday, June 29, 2018, to sunset Saturday, June 30, 2018 for the following reasons:
Friday, June 29- the interment of Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad, who was from Arizona and who died on June 9, 2018 in support of Operation Octave Shield in Somalia.
Saturday, June 30- in honor and remembrance of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives at Yarnell Hill five years ago.
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
- Other06/28/2018 to 06/30/2018
Half-Staff Notification
Governor Ducey has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Monday, June 11 to honor the life of Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad who died on June 9, 2018 in support of Operation Octave Shield in Somalia. Flags will also be lowered on the day of internment, which has not been set.
"The prayers and hearts of all of Arizona are with the family and loved ones of Staff Sergeant Conrad. He made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of his country, and we are forever grateful," said Governor Ducey. "In honor of Staff Sergeant Conrad's life and service, I've ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff effective immediately."
Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
Regards,
Arizona Department of Administration
- Other06/09/2018 to 06/10/2018
In coordination with the Presidential Proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey today ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered tohalf-staff immediately until sunset, Tuesday, May 22nd in honor of the victims of the Sante Fe, Texas shooting.
"Arizona's prayers, support, and deepest sympathies are with the Santa Fe High School community following today's tragic and heartbreaking event," said Governor Ducey. “Our hearts are with the family members of the victims and all those affected. In honor and remembrance of the victims, flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, May 22nd.”
- Other05/18/2018 to 05/22/2018