Why Kentucky Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington.
When the Kentucky 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 Kentucky Half-Staff Order Applied
Kentucky 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
Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff Friday in Honor of Kentucky Soldier FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 26, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 27, in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury. According to the U.S. Department of War, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died March 8 from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado. A memorial service for Pennington, who was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant, was held at Central Hardin High School Saturday. Inurnment of Pennington’s remains at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff will take place in a private ceremony Friday. Individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status .
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Kentucky Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins March 27, 2026 and ends March 27, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Kentucky 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 official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.