§70103. Purposes

(a) General.-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) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the United States;

(3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;

(6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing assistance to shipmates and their families; and

(7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and promoting soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United States.

(b) Corporate Function.-The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of Delaware.

( Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347 ; Pub. L. 105–354, §1(7), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244 .)

Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 70103(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

Amendments

1998-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 struck out "the State of" before "Delaware".