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33 U.S.C. § 3076 — Presentation of United States flag upon retirement

33 U.S.C. § 3076

Type
Statute
Source
United States Code
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2025-01-06
Topic
employee-benefits-and-executive-compensation

Upon the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary shall present a United States flag to the officer. 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. The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.

Upon the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary shall present a United States flag to the officer. 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. The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.