((a)) ** Presentation of flag** 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)) ** 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.