ALCOAST 009/21 - JAN 2021 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 01/08/2021 03:13 PM EST

united states coast guard

R 082001Z JAN 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST

UNCLAS
ALCOAST 009/21
SSIC 5060
SUBJ: HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3B
1. As directed by the Department of Homeland Security Acting
Secretary, the national ensign shall be flown at half-mast from
receipt of this message to sunset on Saturday, January 9, in honor
of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Troy Adkins who died
in the line of duty on December 31, 2020.
2. The national ensign shall be flown at half-mast on all U.S. Coast
Guard buildings, grounds, and vessels not underway.
3. If normally flown, the Department of Homeland Security flag shall
also be flown at half-mast for the same duration.
4. Internet release is authorized.