§ 21703. Membership

An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation only if the individual—

• (1) has served in the Armed Forces of—
  • (A) the United States at any time during—
    • (i) the period from April 6, 1917 , through November 11, 1918 ; or
    • (ii) any time after December 7, 1941 ; or
  • (B) a government associated with the United States during a period or time referred to in subclause (A) of this clause and was a citizen of the United States when the individual entered that service; and
• (2) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or continues to serve honorably during or after that period or time.