VA State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Bianca C. Wilkerson
October 22, 2026
Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk, Virginia, died on September 18, 2026, at age 37 while supporting overseas operations in Doha, Qatar. She served her country with distinction in the Army Reserves and on active duty. She was posthumously promoted to major, and she was known for her compassion, her volunteer work, and her devotion to family. The Governor of Virginia ordered flags lowered in her memory and respect.
Flag protocol
Flags of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, October 22, 2026.