Gov. Youngkin issues flag order for Armed Forces Day

The order is in effect for Saturday, May 18

Richmond (WSLS)

RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 18.

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The order is to display the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia at full staff on public buildings and grounds in Virginia.

It is also encouraged that all agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth display the POW/MIA flag at full staff on public buildings on Saturday in honor and remembrance of members of the Armed Forces who are or were prisoners of war or reported missing in action.

You can read the governor’s full order below.

This is an order to display the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia at full staff on public buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2024.

Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, section 2.2-3310.1 it is encouraged that all agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth display the POW/MIA flag at full staff on public buildings on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in honor and remembrance of the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are or were prisoners of war or reported missing in action.

Ordered on this, the 17th day of May, 2024.

Gov. Youngkin

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