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The Office of Governor Wes Moore

Governor Moore Orders Maryland Flag to be Lowered in Honor of Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff effective today, Jan. 27, in honor of the life of Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers. ​

Chambers was one of two Navy SEALs who were declared dead after they went missing while conducting an operation near Somalia on January 11.

The flag will remain at half staff until sunset on the day of his memorial.