Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73

§2738 Distinguished flying cross

Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE II— - PERSONNEL › Chapter CHAPTER 27— - PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - AWARDS › § 2738

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Title 14, §2738

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The President may present, but not in the name of Congress, a distinguished flying cross of appropriate design, with accompanying ribbon, to any individual who, while serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard, displays heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.

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2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “individual” for “person” and “displays” for “distinguishes himself by”. 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 492b of this title as this section. 2010—Pub. L. 111–281 renumbered section 492a of this title as this section.

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14 U.S.C. § 2738

Title 14 — Coast Guard

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Apr 6, 2026

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