§ 214. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
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(a)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.
(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.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title II, § 213, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, § 652(b), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 665.)
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- Public Law 492
- Public Law 106–65To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes
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- July 1, 1944, ch. 373
- Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, § 652(b)
- 113 Stat. 665
- 58 Stat. 689
- Apr. 27, 1956, ch. 211, § 2(a)
- 70 Stat. 116
- Pub. L. 87–649, § 14b
- 76 Stat. 499
- section 652(d) of Pub. L. 106–65
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§ 214
Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
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ActJuly 1, 1944, ch. 373
Pub. L.Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, § 652(b)
Stat.113 Stat. 665
Stat.58 Stat. 689
ActApr. 27, 1956, ch. 211, § 2(a)
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