36 U.S.C. § 154703: Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States; (2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs; (3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose; (4) improving conditions for service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and (5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.