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 112 STAT. 1344 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 (2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those eligible to membership fought; (3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans; (4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans; (5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans; (6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country; and (7) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars. §50303. Membership (a) ELIGIBILITY.— An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the individual— (1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty during time of war while in the service of the military or naval forces of the United States; and (B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is still in active service in the Armed Forces of the United States; or (2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the Armed Forces of a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of its war periods; (B) is a citizen of the United States; and (C) was honorably discharged. (b) No HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS. —An honorary membership may not be granted. §50304. Powers The corporation may— (1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the purposes of the corporation; (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal; (3) adopt emblems and badges; (4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities; (5) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations; (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation; (7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to the purposes of the corporation; (8) sue and be sued; and (9) do any other act necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation. § 50305. Exclusive right to name The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name "Disabled American Veterans".

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