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36 U.S.C. 190303: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1903-RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED
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§190303. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include⁠—

(1)  upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

(2)  promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;

(3)  assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose;

(4)  improving conditions for retired enlisted service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and

(5)  fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1449 .)

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190303

36:5103.

Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, § 1823, 106 Stat. 2584.

The word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.