The President may present, but not in the name of Congress, a distinguished flying cross of appropriate design, with accompanying ribbon, to any individual who, while serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard, displays heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.
Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 12(a)70A Stat. 624Pub. L. 111–281, title II, § 224(b)(1)124 Stat. 2922Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b)132 Stat. 4226Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV134 Stat. 4749(Added , , § 492a; renumbered § 492b, , , ; renumbered § 2738, , , ; amended [LXXXV], §§ 8505(a)(31), 8506(e), , , 4752.)
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Amendments
Pub. L. 116–2832021— substituted “individual” for “person” and “displays” for “distinguishes himself by”.
Pub. L. 115–282section 492b of this title2018— renumbered as this section.
Pub. L. 111–281section 492a of this title2010— renumbered as this section.