The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1)
promoting military service associations;
(2)
promoting patriotic education and military, naval, and air science;
(3)
defending the honor and integrity of the United States Government and the Constitution;
(4)
fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the Armed Forces;
(5)
encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of national security; and
(6)
encouraging the commemoration of military service and the establishment of war memorials.