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Release
Immediate Release

DoD Resumes Flag at Full Staff

Sept. 2, 2018
In accordance with regulations, beginning at sunset today, September 2, 2018, the flag of the United States shall be raised to full-staff on all Department of Defense buildings, grounds and naval vessels throughout the United States and abroad.