Presentation of flag upon retirement
Upon the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary shall present a United States flag to the officer.
Multiple presentations not authorized
An officer is not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if the officer has previously been presented a flag under this section or any other provision of law providing for the presentation of a United States flag incident to release from active service for retirement.
No cost to recipient
The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.
Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 266116 Stat. 3093(, , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
section 853v of this titlePub. L. 107–372Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in prior to repeal by .