ALCOAST 118/26 - MAY 2026 HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/02/2026 07:24 AM EDT

united states coast guard

R 021111Z MAY 26   MID120041226739U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 118/26
SSIC 5060
SUBJ: HALF-MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN
A. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3B
1. As directed by the President of the United States, the
national ensign shall be flown at half-mast from sunrise to
sunset on Sunday, May 03, 2026, in honor of the National Fallen
Firefighter Memorial Service.
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.