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No active federal half-staff order is in effect today.

3/3 official sources reporting · White House, Federal Register & GovInfo

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*Unless May 15 is also Armed Forces Day. Dates shown are recurring federal observances; special presidential orders may be issued at any time.

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“Half-staff” is the customary U.S. term on land; “half-mast” is traditionally used aboard ships. Either way, you’re in the right place.