Why Arizona Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Two DPS Crewmembers of Flagstaff Helicopter Crash.
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
Gov. Hobbs Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Two Department of Public Safety Crewmembers Killed in Flagstaff Helicopter Crash Flags should be lowered Feb. 7 and 8 for the pilot and trooper-paramedic who were killed in the line of duty on Wednesday Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Feb. 7 until sunset on Feb. 8 in honor of two Arizona Department of Public Safety crewmembers who tragically lost their lives in a line-of-duty helicopter crash on Wednesday evening. Arizona Department of Public Safety State Trooper-Paramedic Hunter R. Bennett and Pilot Air Rescue Aviation Supervisor Robert B. Skankey were called to act as air support in 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. Governor Hobbs issued the following statement: “Arizona owes immense gratitude to DPS State Trooper-Paramedic Hunter R. Bennett and DPS Pilot Air Rescue Aviation Supervisor Robert B. Skankey, whom we tragically lost this week. When they were called upon to help protect the Flagstaff community, they arrived without hesitation. This is a devastating loss for Arizona and for the aviation and law enforcement community. I’m sending my deepest condolences to these heroes’ families, loved ones, and colleagues.” Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in this tribute. For more information on half-staff orders in Arizona or to sign up for notifications, visit az.gov/half-staff-notices .
The linked archive preserves the notice because a stable original government URL was not available.
Arizona Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Two DPS Crewmembers of Flagstaff Helicopter Crash order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins February 7, 2026 and ends February 8, 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.