ALCOAST 159/21 - APR 2021 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

united states coast guard

R 222020Z APR 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 159/21
SSIC 5060
SUBJ: HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3B
1. As directed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, the
national ensign shall remain at half mast until sunset on
Friday, April 23 in honor of former Vice President Walter Mondale
who passed on April 19, 2021.
2. The national ensign shall be flown at half-mast on all U.S.
Coast Guard buildings, grounds, and vessels not underway.
3. Internet release is authorized.