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Trump Orders Half-Staff Flags for Fallen Specialist Beckstrom

12/4/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia Army National Guard member killed near the White House on November 26.
The proclamation directs that flags be lowered at the White House, public buildings, military posts, and naval stations nationwide until sunset on December 4, 2025.
The order was issued on December 4, 2025.
This action expresses respect for Specialist Beckstrom.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia Army National Guard member killed near the White House on November 26.
The proclamation directs that flags be lowered at the White House, public buildings, military posts, and naval stations nationwide until sunset on December 4, 2025.
The order was issued on December 4, 2025.
This action expresses respect for Specialist Beckstrom.