Half-staffing of the national flag for Newtown victims Published Dec. 17, 2012 By 45th Space Wing Public Affairs PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated in Newtown, Conn., and in accordance with the presidential proclamation of Dec. 14, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff until sunset, tuesday, Dec. 18.