Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

33 U.S.C. § 3076

Presentation of United States flag upon retirement

(a)

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.

(b)

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.

(c)

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 .