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Peace Officers Memorial Day, US flag and half staff

The Desert Sun on MSN · 3d

Why are flags at half-staff May 15? Law enforcement honored on Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day is part of Police Week, an opportunity to honor law enforcement and remember those who’ve died in service.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 3d

Why are US flags are flying at half-staff in Texas? Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day is celebrated annually on May 15 after President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating it as such.

The Oklahoman on MSN · 3d

Why is the US flag at half staff today? What to know about Peace Officers Memorial Day

United States flags are lowered to half staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of remembrance.

GAO Report on Senate Holds on Flag, General Officers

The following is the May 15, 2025, Government Accountability Office report, Military Generals and Admirals: Information on ...

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Military's 4-Star Officers to Be Reduced by 20% or More Under New Order by Hegseth

In a memo released Monday, Hegseth argued that senior leaders should be "unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that ...

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DOD Secretary Hegseth orders 20% reduction in four-star generals, flag officers

Secretary Pete Hegseth of the Department of Defense (DOD) on Monday ordered a 20% reduction in military generals and officers ...

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Hegseth orders ‘historic’ reduction of general officers in the military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the U.S. military will soon be seeing a dramatic reduction in the number ...

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Pete Hegseth just ordered a 20% cut of the military's highest-ranking officers

Hegseth said he wanted to "streamline leadership by reducing excess general and flag officer positions." ...

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