33 U.S.C. § 3076

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

33 U.S.C. § 3076

Pub. L. 107-372, title II, §266, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.

EDITORIAL NOTES

PRIOR PROVISIONSProvisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853v of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107-372.