ALCOAST 191/18 - MAY 2018 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

united states coast guard

R 182020 MAY 18
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//NCC//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N05060//
ALCOAST 191/18
COMDTNOTE 5060
SUBJ:  HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3 (SERIES)
1. As directed by the President of the United States, the national ensign
shall be flown at half-mast until sunset on May 22, 2018, in honor of the
victims of the tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas. This is a mark of solemn respect
for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on May 18, 2018.
2. The national ensign shall be flown at half-mast on all Coast Guard
buildings, grounds, and vessels not underway.
3. Internet release authorized.