ALCOAST 168/21 - APR 2021 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

united states coast guard

R 301619Z APR 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 168/21
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
Secretary, the national ensign shall be flown at half-mast
on Monday, May 3, 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.