2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 1404 - Military Officers Association of America
Sec. 140402 - Purposes
36 U.S.C. § 140402 (2017) |
§140402. Purposes |
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include— (1) to inculcate and stimulate love of the United States and the flag; (2) to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the Constitution of the United States and the United States Government; (3) to advocate military forces adequate to the defense of the United States; (4) to foster the integrity and prestige of the Armed Forces; (5) to foster fraternal relations between all branches of the various Armed Forces from which members are drawn; (6) to further the education of children of members of the Armed Forces; (7) to aid members of the Armed Forces and their family members and survivors in every proper and legitimate manner; (8) to present and support legislative proposals that provide for the fair and equitable treatment of members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, military retirees, family members, survivors, and veterans; and (9) to encourage recruitment and appointment in the Armed Forces. |
(Added Pub. L. 111–95, §1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3001; amended Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(4), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.) |
AMENDMENTS
2014—Pub. L. 113–237 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading "General" before "The purposes" in introductory provisions. |
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Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1404 - MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Sec. 140402 - Purposes |
section 140402 |
2017 |
January 12, 2018 |
Yes |
standard |
123 Stat. 3001 128 Stat. 2840 |
Public Law 111-95, Public Law 113-237 |