Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means the active or reserve components of the: (1) United States Army; (2) United States Navy; (3) United States Air Force; (4) United States Coast Guard; (5) United States Marine Corps; (6) United States Space Force; or (7) Merchant Marine. As added by P.L.151-2007, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.62.