Federal · Title 10 — Armed Forces
10 U.S.C. § 9251: Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
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Upon the release of a member of the Air Force or the Space Force from active duty for retirement, the Secretary of the Air Force shall present a United States flag to the member. A member is not eligible for a presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if the member 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.
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