Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff.

From sunrise today until sunset next Friday, July 17th, flags will be lowered in honor and remembrance of Iowa native, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Hovey.   

Maj. Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He was killed during a B-52 flight test mission on June 15th.

Flags will be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.