Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “armed forces of the United States” means the active or reserve components of:

(1) the army;

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(2) the navy;

(3) the air force;

(4) the coast guard;

(5) the marine corps; or

(6) the merchant marine.

As added by P.L.79-2004, SEC.1.