07/13/2026
Today, the United States flag is being flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 71.
Born in Central, South Carolina, Senator Graham dedicated his life to public service. After earning his law degree, he entered the U.S. Air Force in 1982 as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) attorney. He served his country for more than 3 decades in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, including overseas deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, before retiring in 2015 with the rank of Colonel.
In addition to his military service, Senator Graham served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and represented the people of South Carolina in the United States Senate for more than two decades. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his work on national security, military affairs, and the judiciary, serving on several key Senate committees and remaining an influential voice on issues affecting both South Carolina and the nation.
We join communities across the country in recognizing Senator Graham's decades of military and public service and extend our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who mourn his passing.