STATEHOUSE NEWS

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds statewide in honor of the life and service of Sgt. Tyler Simmons, Capt. Seth R. Koval and Capt. Curtis J. Angst, members of the Ohio Air National Guard killed during Operation Epic Fury. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of their funerals.


April 7, 2026 Update: The flags of the United States of America and the state of Ohio may return to full-staff at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, following the funerals of Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, who were killed during Operation Epic Fury.