ALCOAST 426/08 COMDTNOTE 5060 SUBJ: HALF MASTING OF NATIONAL ENSIGN A. COMDTINST M5000.3(SERIES), USCG REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 14 1. IAW REF A, THE NATIONAL ENSIGN OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF MAST BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY, THROUGH MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 IN HONOR OF THE CREW OF CG-6505 LOST IN THE VICINITY OF HONOLULU YESTERDAY EVENING. 2. THE NATIONAL ENSIGN SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF MAST ON ALL COAST GUARD BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND VESSELS NOT UNDERWAY. 3. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.