Presidential·Proclamation

Flags Lowered Nationwide to Honor Specialist Sarah Beckstrom

Honoring the Memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard

Key Points

The President orders United States flags lowered to half-staff to honor Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard
Flags on federal buildings and grounds, military bases, naval stations, and ships are lowered until sunset on December 4, 2025
United States embassies and consulates around the world also lower their flags for the same period
This is a sign of respect and mourning; it does not change services or require action from private businesses, though anyone may choose to take part

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Document Type

Presidential Proclamation

Official Title

Honoring the Memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard

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