(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. ( Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 266 , Dec. 19, 2002 , 116 Stat. 3093 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853v of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372 .