14 U.S.C. § 2738

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 2738 - Distinguished flying cross

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.

14 U.S.C. § 2738

Added Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §12(a), 70A Stat. 624, §492a; renumbered §492b, Pub. L. 111-281, title II, §224(b)(1), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2922; renumbered § 2738,Pub. L. 115-282, title I, §116(b)2738,, 132 Stat. 4226; amended Pub. L. 116-283 title LVXXXV [LXXXV], §§8505(a)(31), 8506(e), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4749, 4752.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2021- Pub. L. 116-283 substituted "individual" for "person" and "displays" for "distinguishes himself by".2018- Pub. L. 115-282 renumbered section 492b of this title as this section. 2010- Pub. L. 111-281 renumbered section 492a of this title as this section.