Governor Brad Little honors Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning with half-staff order

Governor Brad Little issued a half-staff flag directive for all State of Idaho buildings to honor Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning. U.S. and State of Idaho flags are to be lowered from sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 2 through sunset on Friday, Sept. 4.

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Governor Brad Little issued a half-staff flag directive after commenting on the passing of Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning, whom the release describes as a remarkable Idahoan, patriot, and public servant.

The order directs U.S. and State of Idaho flags to be lowered for all State of Idaho buildings. The release states the flags are to be lowered beginning sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and remain lowered until sunset on Friday, Sept. 4.

The release says General Manning served as Idaho’s Adjutant General and commander of the Idaho National Guard from 1985 to 1995. It also notes that he was a 41-year military veteran and that his service included the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Idaho National Guard, the Idaho Legislature, and several state leadership roles.

The announcement is presented as a tribute to his decades of service to Idaho and the nation. The source does not limit the order to named counties, cities, or facilities beyond all State of Idaho buildings.

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