Federal · Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
36 U.S.C. § 170103: Membership
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is a citizen of the United States; was regularly enlisted, inducted, or commissioned, and was accepted for or on active duty, in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States or an ally of the United States; was separated from service in the Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable; or is on active duty or must continue to serve after the cessation of hostilities; and has suffered a spinal cord injury or disease, whether or not service connected in origin.
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