PURPOSES.

SEC. 1503. PURPOSES. The purposes of the association are those provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and shall include the following: (1) To help maintain a highly dedicated and professional corps of enlisted personnel within the United States Air Force, including the United States Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. (2) To support fair and equitable legislation and Department of the Air Force policies and to influence by lawful means departmental plans, programs, policies, and legislative proposals that affect enlisted personnel of the Regular Air Force, 111 STAT. 1964the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard, its retirees, and other veterans of enlisted service in the Air Force. (3) To actively publicize the roles of enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force. (4) To participate in civil and military activities, youth programs, and fundraising campaigns that benefit the United States Air Force. (5) To provide for the mutual welfare of members of the association and their families. (6) To assist in recruiting for the United States Air Force. (7) To assemble together for social activities. (8) To maintain an adequate Air Force for our beloved country. (9) To foster among the members of the association a devotion to fellow airmen. (10) To serve the United States and the United States Air Force loyally, and to do all else necessary to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.