33 U.S.C. § 3076 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 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.