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36 U.S.C. 140302: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1403-THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

§140302. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are⁠—

(1)  to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and morality of our Nation;

(2)  to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and friendship of our military service;

(3)  to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all members and veterans of the Armed Forces;

(4)  to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and

(5)  to promote justice, peace, and good will.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1380 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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140302

36:313.

Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, § 3, 64 Stat. 868.