Presentation of flag
Upon the release of an officer of the commissioned corps of the Service from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary of Health and Human Services 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.
July 1, 1944, ch. 373 Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, § 652(b)113 Stat. 665 (, title II, § 213, as added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
July 1, 1944, ch. 373 58 Stat. 689 Apr. 27, 1956, ch. 211, § 2(a) 70 Stat. 116 Pub. L. 87–649, § 14b76 Stat. 499 section 415 of Title 37A prior section 214, acts , title II, § 213, ; , , authorized allowances for uniforms, prior to repeal by , , . See , Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
section 652(d) of Pub. L. 106–65section 12605 of Title 10Section applicable with respect to releases from service described in section on or after , see , set out as a note under , Armed Forces.