Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all United States and State of Florida flags will be at half-staff on Saturday, Mar. 1, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Reserve Captain Cody A. Khork.
"To honor Captain Cody Khork, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, and all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the City of Winter Haven from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 21, 2026," DeSantis wrote in a release.
Khork, from Winter Haven, was killed in a drone strike at a U.S. Army command center in Kuwait as part of "Operation Epic Fury" against the Iranian regime on March 1.
The attack also took the lives of five other service members. Florida officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, honored Khork after the announcement of his passing.
Khork enlisted in the United States Army in 2009. During his service, Khork served as a Multiple Launch Rocket System/Fire Directions Specialist and was commissioned as a Military Police Officer in 2014.
"He is remembered not only for his service to our Nation and State but as a true American hero who exemplified the values of patriotism, leadership, and selfless service. Our prayers go out to the family he leaves behind," DeSantis added.
