§ 516. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
(a)
 Presentation of Flag.— 
Upon the release of a member of the Coast Guard from active duty for retirement, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall present a United States flag to the member.
 
(b)
 Multiple Presentations Not Authorized.— 
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.
 
(c)
 No Cost to Recipient.— 
The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.