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42 U.S.C. § 214

Title 42 Chapter 6 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 214. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement

  • (a) 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) 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) The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.

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