Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Ohio Air National Guard Airmen

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March 14, 2026

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Ohio Air National Guard Airmen

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds statewide in honor of the life and service of three members of the Ohio Air National Guard killed during Operation Epic Fury. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals.

Note: This flag lowering order will be updated upon the official confirmation of the identities of the airmen by the U.S. Department of War.

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