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

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33 U.S.C. § 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.

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**(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.

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33 U.S.C. § 853t to 854 — Repealed. Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 271(1), (4), Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3094

### Statutory Notes Section 853t, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 23, as added Pub. L. 87–233, § 1(h), Sept. 14, 1961, 75 Stat. 506, related to original appointments. See [section 3021 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3021&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 853u, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 24, as added Pub. L. 98–498, title III, § 320(c)(1), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2308; amended Pub. L. 99–145, title V, § 514(a)(3), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 628; Pub. L. 105–384, title III, § 307(b), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3458, related to designation of positions of importance and responsibility. See [section 3028 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3028&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 853v, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 25, as added Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title VI, § 652(c), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 665, related to presentation of flag upon retirement. See [section 3076 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3076&num=0&edition=prelim). Section 854, acts May 22, 1917, ch. 20, § 16, 40 Stat. 88; June 21, 1955, ch. 172, § 2(a), 69 Stat. 169, required mental and physical examination prior to appointment or promotion. See [section 3027 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3027&num=0&edition=prelim).

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

Page 943 TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS § 3076 (2) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.]. (3) Section 410 of title 42, as in effect before September 1, 1950. (b) Exercise of authority In the administration of the laws and regula- tions referred to in subsection (a), with respect to the Administration, the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments and their respective departments shall be exercised by the Secretary of Commerce. (Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 262, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3092; Pub. L. 108–189, § 2(g), Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2866.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, 54 Stat. 1178, which is classified principally to chapter 50 (§ 3901 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For com- plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those in this section were con- tained in sections 857 and 857–3(a) of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372. AMENDMENTS 2003—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–189 amended par. (2) generally substituting ‘‘The Servicemembers Civil Re- lief Act’’ for ‘‘The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (50 App. U.S.C. 501 et seq.)’’. § 3073. Medical and dental care The Secretary may provide medical and dental care, including care in private facilities, for per- sonnel of the Administration entitled to that care by law or regulation. (Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 263, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those in this section were con- tained in section 857–3(b) of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.

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