ALCOAST 127/21 - MAR 2021 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

united states coast guard

R 311818Z MAR 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 127/21
SSIC 5060
SUBJ:  HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3B (series)
1. As directed by the Department of Homeland Security
Secretary, the national ensign shall be flown at half-mast
on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in honor
of DHS personnel who have died due to COVID-19. 
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.