Why Arizona Flags Were Lowered
DPS Crewmember Robert B. Skankey.
When the Arizona Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Arizona Half-Staff Order Applied
Arizona statewide as specified in the order
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Advisory
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
HALF-STAFF NOTIFICATION Gov. Hobbs Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Interments of Hunter R. Bennett and Robert B. Skankey Flags should be lowered Feb. 20 and Feb. 23 for two Department of Public Safety crewmembers killed in a Flagstaff helicopter crash Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Feb. 20 and from sunrise to sunset on Feb. 23 in honor of the interments of two Arizona Department of Public Safety crewmembers who tragically lost their lives in a line-of-duty helicopter crash on Feb. 4. Arizona Department of Public Safety State Trooper-Paramedic Hunter R. Bennett and Pilot/Air Rescue Aviation Supervisor Robert B. Skankey were called to act in support of an active-shooter incident in Flagstaff. Bennett had served DPS since 2022 and is survived by his wife. Skankey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served DPS since 2021 and is survived by his wife and four children. A memorial service is scheduled for Robert B. Skankey on Feb. 20. A memorial service is scheduled for Hunter R. Bennett on Feb. 23. Governor Hobbs issued the following statement: “We will never forget Hunter R. Bennett and Robert B. Skankey, two members of our Department of Public Safety community who dedicated their lives to serving fellow Arizonans. This is a tragic loss, and I know people across the state join me in sending our deepest condolences to these heroes’ families, friends, and communities, as well as their colleagues at DPS.” Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute.
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Arizona Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the DPS Crewmember Robert B. Skankey order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins February 23, 2026 and ends February 23, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Arizona half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the linked archive source. It preserves the notice because a stable original government page was not available.