Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and through sunset on Monday, Aug. 30 to honor and pay respect to the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the Aug. 26 terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. “The state of Iowa joins the entire nation mourning the devastating loss of 12 U.S. service members killed in action in Kabul,” Reynolds says. “There are no words that can describe the pain felt by their fellow soldiers, family and loved ones. Kevin and I send our prayers to their family and to those injured as well as those brave men and women still standing guard outside the airport. We cannot thank the brave men and women of our Armed Forces enough for what they do to preserve this incredible nation.” The order to lower flags to half-staff is issued in conjunction with President Joe Biden’s proclamation to lower all United States flags for the same length of time. Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building, on flag displays in the Capitol Complex and on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.
