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# 10 U.S.C. § 10112 - Air National Guard: when a component of the Air Force

## Text

The Air National Guard while in the service of the United States is a component of the Air Force.

(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1661(a)(1), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2971.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Prior ProvisionsProvisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 8078 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1661(a)(3)(A).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.