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10 U.S.C. 16161: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 1607-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS SUPPORTING CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS AND CERTAIN OTHER OPERATIONS
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§16161. Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide educational assistance to members of the reserve components called or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency declared by the President or the Congress, in recognition of the sacrifices that those members make in answering the call to duty.

(Added Pub. L. 108-375, div. A, title V, § 527(a) , Oct. 28, 2004 , 118 Stat. 1890 .)