Sec. 923. AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PROVISIONS IN TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE

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## SEC. 923 AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PROVISIONS IN TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE ###

(a)Subtitle ####

(1)Heading **[**[10 U.S.C. 9011](/us/usc/t10/s9011)**]** The heading of subtitle D of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: > > ## “Subtitle D Air Force and Space Force” > . ####

(2)Table of subtitles **[**[10 U.S.C. 101](/us/usc/t10/s101)**]** The table of subtitles at the beginning of such title is amendedis amended by striking the item relating to subtitle D and inserting the following new item:" “D.Air Force and Space Force9011” ". ###

(b)Organization ####

(1)Secretary of the air force Section 9013 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (f), by inserting “and officers of the Space Force” after “Officers of the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (g)(1), by inserting “, members of the Space Force,” after “members of the Air Force”. ####

(2)Office of the secretary of the air force Section 9014 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (b), by striking paragraph

(4)and inserting the following new paragraph (4): > > #### “(4) > > The Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force.” > ; #####

(B)in subsection (c)— ######

(i)in paragraph (1), by striking “and the Air Staff” and inserting “, the Air Staff, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations”; ######

(ii)in paragraph (2), by inserting “or the Office of the Chief of Space Operations” after “the Air Staff”; ######

(iii)in paragraph (3), by striking “to the Chief of Staff and to the Air Staff” and all that follows through the end and inserting “to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Air Staff, and to the Chief of Space Operations and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and shall ensure that each such office or entity provides the Chief of Staff and Chief of Space Operations such staff support as the Chief concerned considers necessary to perform the Chief’s duties and responsibilities.”; and ######

(iv)in paragraph (4)— ######

(I)by inserting “and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations” after “the Air Staff”; and ######

(II)by inserting “and the Chief of Space Operations” after “Chief of Staff”; #####

(C)in subsection (d)— ######

(i)in paragraph (1), by striking “and the Air Staff” and inserting “, the Air Staff, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations”; ######

(ii)in paragraph (2), by inserting “and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations” after “the Air Staff”; and ######

(iii)in paragraph (4), by striking “to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and to the Air Staff” and all that follows through the end and inserting “to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Air Staff, and to the Chief of Space Operations and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and shall ensure that each such office or entity provides the Chief of Staff and Chief of Space Operations such staff support as the Chief concerned considers necessary to perform the Chief’s duties and responsibilities.”; and #####

(D)in subsection (e)— ######

(i)by striking “and the Air Staff” and inserting “, the Air Staff, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations”; and ######

(ii)by striking “to the other” and inserting “to any of the others”. ####

(3)Secretary of the air force: successors to duties Section 9017 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: > > #### “(5) > > The Chief of Space Operations.” > . ####

(4)Inspector general Section 9020 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (a)— ######

(i)by inserting “Department of the” after “Inspector General of the”; and ######

(ii)by inserting “or the general, flag, or equivalent officers of the Space Force” after “general officers of the Air Force”; #####

(B)in subsection (b)— ######

(i)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “or the Chief of Staff” and inserting “, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or the Chief of Space Operations”; ######

(ii)in paragraph (1), by inserting “Department of the” before “Air Force”; and ######

(iii)in paragraph (2), by striking “or the Chief of Staff” and inserting “, the Chief of Staff, or the Chief of Space Operations” ; and #####

(C)in subsection (e), by inserting “or the Space Force” before “for a tour of duty”. ####

(5)The air staff: function; composition Section 9031(b)(8) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “of the Air Force”. ####

(6)Surgeon general: appointment; duties Section 9036(b) of such title is amended— #####

(A)in paragraph (1), by striking “Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force on all health and medical matters of the Air Force” and inserting “Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Chief of Space Operations on all health and medical matters of the Air Force and the Space Force”; and #####

(B)in paragraph (2)— ######

(i)by inserting “and the Space Force” after “of the Air Force” the first place it appears; and ######

(ii)by inserting “and members of the Space Force” after “of the Air Force” the second place it appears. ####

(7)Judge advocate general, deputy judge advocate general: appointment; duties Section 9037 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (e)(2)(B), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “of the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (f)(1), by striking “the Secretary of the Air Force or the Chief of Staff of the Air Force” and inserting “the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or the Chief of Space Operations”. ####

(8)Chief of chaplains: appointment; duties Section 9039(a) of such title is amended by striking “in the Air Force” and inserting “for the Air Force and the Space Force”. ####

(9)Provision of certain professional functions for the space force Section 9063 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsections

(a)through (i), by striking “in the Air Force” each place it appears and inserting “in the Air Force and the Space Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (i), as amended by subparagraph (A), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “members of the Air Force”. ###

(c)Personnel ####

(1)Gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments #####

(A)In general Section 9132 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9132 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9132 Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9131](/us/usc/t10/s9131)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 913 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9132 and inserting the following new item:" “9132. Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments.” ". ####

(2)Reenlistment after service as an officer #####

(A)In general Section 9138 of such title is amended in subsection (a)— ######

(i)by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force” both places it appears; and ######

(ii)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “officer of the Air Force” both places it appears. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9132 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9132 Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: reenlistment after service as an officer” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9131](/us/usc/t10/s9131)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 913 of such title, as amended by paragraph (1)(C), is further by striking the item relating to section 9138 and inserting the following new item:" “9138. Regular Air Force and Regular Space Force: reenlistment after service as an officer.” ". ####

(3)Appointments in the regular air force and regular space force #####

(A)In general Section 9160 of such title is amended— ######

(i)by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; and ######

(ii)by inserting “or the Space Force” before the period. #####

(B)Chapter heading **[**[10 U.S.C. 9151](/us/usc/t10/s9151)**]** The heading of chapter 915 of such title is amended to read as follows: > > ## “CHAPTER 915 APPOINTMENTS IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE AND THE REGULAR SPACE FORCE” > . #####

(C)Tables of chapters **[**[10 U.S.C. 9011](/us/usc/t10/s9011)**]** The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle D of such title, and at the beginning of part II of subtitle D of such title, are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter 915 and inserting the following new item:" “915.Appointments in the Regular Air Force and the Regular Space Force9151” ". ####

(4)Retired commissioned officers: status Section 9203 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(5)Duties: chaplains; assistance required of commanding officers Section 9217(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(6)Rank: commissioned officers serving under temporary appointments Section 9222 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” both places it appears. ####

(7)Requirement of exemplary conduct Section 9233 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “and in the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in paragraphs

(3)and (4), by inserting “or the Space Force, respectively” after “the Air Force”. ####

(8)Enlisted members: officers not to use as servants Section 9239 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force” both places it appears. ####

(9)Presentation of united states flag upon retirement Section 9251(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”. ####

(10)Service credit: regular enlisted members; service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service Section 9252 of such title is amended— #####

(A)by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; and #####

(B)by inserting “in the Space Force,” after “in the Air Force,”. ####

(11)When secretary may require hospitalization Section 9263 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”. ####

(12)Decorations and awards #####

(A)In general Chapter 937 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” each place it appears in the following provisions: ######

(i)Section 9271. ######

(ii)Section 9272. ######

(iii)Section 9273. ######

(iv)Section 9276. ######

(v)Section 9281 other than the first place it appears in subsection (a). ######

(vi)Section 9286(a) other than the first place it appears. #####

(B)Medal of honor; air force cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award Section 9275 of such title is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, or to an equivalent commander of a separate space force or higher unit in the field”. ####

(13)Twenty years or more: regular or reserve commissioned officers Section 9311(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “officer of the Air Force”. ####

(14)Twenty to thirty years: enlisted members Section 9314 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”. ####

(15)Thirty years or more: regular enlisted members Section 9317 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(16)Thirty years or more: regular commissioned officers Section 9318 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(17)Forty years or more: air force officers #####

(A)In general Section 9324 of such title is amended in subsections

(a)and

(b)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9324 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9324 Forty years or more: Air Force officers and Space Force officers” > . #####

(C)Table of sections amendment **[**[10 U.S.C. 9311](/us/usc/t10/s9311)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 941 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9324 and inserting the following new item:" “9324. Forty years or more: Air Force officers and Space Force officers.” ". ####

(18)Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; enlisted members Section 9325(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(19)Computation of years of service: voluntary retirement; regular and reserve commissioned officers #####

(A)In general Section 9326(a) of such title is amended— ######

(i)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “of the Air Force”; and ######

(ii)in paragraph (1), by striking “or the Air Force” and inserting “, the Air Force, or the Space Force”. #####

(B)Technical amendments Such section 9326(a) is further amended by striking “his” each place it appears and inserting “the officer’s”. ####

(20)Computation of retired pay: law applicable Section 9329 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(21)Retired grade #####

(A)Higher grade after 30 years of service: warrant officers and enlisted members Section 9344 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsection (a), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”; and ######

(ii)in subsection (b)— ######

(I)in paragraphs

(1)and (3), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force” each place it appears; and ######

(II)in paragraph (2), by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”. #####

(B)Restoration to former grade: retired warrant officers and enlisted members Section 9345 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”. #####

(C)Retired lists Section 9346 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsections

(a)and (d), by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; ######

(ii)in subsection (b)(1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “, or for commissioned officers 134 STAT. 3813 of the Space Force other than of the Regular Space Force”; and ######

(iii)in subsections (b)(2) and (c), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(22)Recomputation of retired pay to reflect advancement on retired list Section 9362(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(23)Fatality reviews Section 9381(a) of such title is amended in paragraphs (1), (2), and

(3)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ###

(d)Training ####

(1)Members of air force: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals #####

(A)In general Section 9401 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— ######

(i)in subsection (a), by inserting “and members of the Space Force” after “members of the Air Force”; ######

(ii)in subsection (b), by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; ######

(iii)in subsection (c),by inserting “or Reserve of the Space Force” after “Reserve of the Air Force”; ######

(iv)in subsection (e), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”; and ######

(v)in subsection (f)— ######

(I)by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; and ######

(II)by inserting “or the Space Force Reserve” after “the reserve components of the Air Force”. #####

(B)Technical amendments Subsection

(c)of such section 9401 is further amended— ######

(i)by striking “his” and inserting “the Reserve’s”; and ######

(ii)by striking “he” and inserting “the Reserve”, #####

(C)Heading The heading of such section 9401 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9401 Members of Air Force and Space Force: detail as students, observers and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals” > . #####

(D)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9401](/us/usc/t10/s9401)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 951 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9401 and inserting the following new item:" “9401. Members of Air Force and Space Force: detail as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals.” ". ####

(2)Enlisted members of air force: schools #####

(A)In general Section 9402 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsection (a)— ######

(I)in the first sentence, by inserting “and enlisted members of the Space Force” after “members of the Air Force”; and ######

(II)in the third sentence, by inserting “and Space Force officers” after “Air Force officers”; and ######

(ii)in subsection (b), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force” each place it appears. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9402 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9402 Enlisted members Air Force or Space Force: schools” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9401](/us/usc/t10/s9401)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 951 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9402 and inserting the following new item:" “9402. Enlisted members of Air Force or Space Force: schools.” ". ####

(3)Service schools: leaves of absence for instructors Section 9406 of such title is amended by inserting “or Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(4)Degree granting authority for united states air force institute of technology Section 9414(d)(1) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “needs of the Air Force”. ####

(5)United states air force institute of technology: administration Section 9414b(a)(2) is amended— #####

(A)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” each place it appears; and #####

(B)in subparagraph (B), by inserting “or the equivalent grade in the Space Force” after “brigadier general”. ####

(6)Community college of the air force: associate degrees Section 9415 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection

(a)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “in the Air Force” and inserting “in the Department of the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (b)— ######

(i)in paragraph (1), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”; ######

(ii)in paragraph (2), by striking “other than” and all that follows through the end and inserting “other than the Air Force or the Space Force who are serving as instructors at Department of the Air Force training schools.”; and ######

(iii)in paragraph (3), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(7)Air force academy establishment; superintendent; faculty Section 9431(a) of such title is amended by striking “Air Force cadets” and inserting “cadets”. ####

(8)Air force academy superintendent; faculty: appointment and detail Section 9433(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ####

(9)Air force academy permanent professors; director of admissions #####

(A)In general Section 9436 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsection (a)— ######

(I)in the first sentence, by inserting “in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force” after “colonel”; ######

(II)in the second sentence, by inserting “and a permanent professor appointed from the Regular Space Force has the grade equivalent to the grade 134 STAT. 3815 of colonel in the Regular Air Force” after “grade of colonel”; and ######

(III)in the third sentence, by inserting “in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force” after “lieutenant colonel”; and ######

(ii)in subsection (b)— ######

(I)in the first sentence, “in the Air Force or the equivalent grade in the Space Force” after “colonel” each place it appears; and ######

(II)in the second sentence, by inserting “and a person appointed from the Regular Space Force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the Regular Air Force” after “grade of colonel”. #####

(B)Technical amendments Subsections

(a)and

(b)of such section 9436 are further amended by striking “he” each place it appears and inserting “such person”. ####

(10)Cadets: appointment; numbers, territorial distribution #####

(A)In general Section 9442 of such title is amended— ######

(i)by striking “Air Force Cadets” each place it appears and inserting “cadets”; and ######

(ii)in subsection (b)(2), by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”. #####

(B)Technical amendment Subsection (b)(4) of such section 9442 is amended by striking “him” and inserting “the Secretary”. ####

(11)Cadets: agreement to serve as officer Section 9448(a) of such title is amended— #####

(A)in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; and #####

(B)in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “or as a Reserve in the Space Force for service in the Space Force Reserve”. ####

(12)Cadets: organization; service; instruction Section 9449 of such title is amended by striking subsection (d). ####

(13)Cadets: hazing Section 9452(c) of such title is amended— #####

(A)by striking “an Air Force cadet” and inserting “a cadet”; and #####

(B)by striking “or Marine Corps” and inserting “Marine Corps, or Space Force”. ####

(14)Cadets: degree and commission on graduation Section 9453(b) of such title is amended by inserting “or in the equivalent grade in the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”. ####

(15)Support of athletic programs Section 9462(c)(2) of such title is amended by striking “personnel of the Air Force” and inserting “personnel of the Department of the Air Force”. ####

(16)Schools and camps: establishment: purpose Section 9481 of such title is amended— #####

(A)by inserting “, the Space Force,” after “members of the Air Force,”; and #####

(B)by inserting “or the Space Force Reserve” after “the Air Force Reserve”. ####

(17)Schools and camps: operation Section 9482 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in paragraph (4), by inserting “or the Regular Space Force” after “Regular Air Force”; and #####

(B)in paragraph (7), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting “or Space Force” after “Air Force”. ###

(e)Service, Supply, and Procurement ####

(1)Equipment: bakeries, schools, kitchens, and mess halls Section 9536 of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph

(1)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(2)Rations Section 9561 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (a)— ######

(i)in the first sentence, by inserting “and the Space Force ration” after “the Air Force ration”; and ######

(ii)in the second sentence, by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (b), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(3)Clothing Section 9562 of such title is amended by inserting “and members of the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(4)Clothing: replacement when destroyed to prevent contagion Section 9563 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”. ####

(5)Colors, standards, and guidons of demobilized organizations: disposition Section 9565 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “organizations of the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (b), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(6)Utilities: proceeds from overseas operations Section 9591 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(7)Quarters: heat and light Section 9593 of such title is amended by inserting “and members of the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(8)Air force military history institute: fee for providing historical information to the public #####

(A)In general Section 9594 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsections

(a)and (d), by inserting “Department of the” before “Air Force Military History” each place it appears; and ######

(ii)in subsection (e)(1)— ######

(I)by inserting “Department of the” before “Air Force Military History”; and ######

(II)by inserting “and the Space Force” after “materials of the Air Force”. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9594 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9594 Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9591](/us/usc/t10/s9591)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 967 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9594 and inserting the following new item:" “9594. Department of the Air Force Military History Institute: fee for providing historical information to the public.” ". ####

(9)Subsistence and other supplies: members of armed forces; veterans; executive or military departments and employees; prices Section 9621 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (a)— ######

(i)in paragraph (1), by inserting “and members of the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; and ######

(ii)in paragraph (2), by inserting “and officers of the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; #####

(B)in subsection (b), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; #####

(C)in subsection (c), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; #####

(D)in subsection (d), by striking “or Marine Corps” and inserting “Marine Corps, or Space Force”; #####

(E)in subsection (e)— ######

(i)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” the first place it appears; and ######

(ii)by inserting “or the Space Force, respectively” after “the Air Force” the second place it appears; #####

(F)in subsection (f), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”; and #####

(G)in subsection (h)— ######

(i)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” the first place it appears; and ######

(ii)by inserting “or members of the Space Force” after “members of the Air Force”. ####

(10)Rations: commissioned officers in field Section 9622 of such title is amended by inserting “and commissioned officers of the Space Force” after “officers of the Air Force”. ####

(11)Medical supplies: civilian employees of the air force Section 9624(a) of such title is amended— #####

(A)by striking “air base” and inserting “Air Force or Space Force military installation”; and #####

(B)by striking “Air Force when” and inserting “Department of the Air Force when”. ####

(12)Ordnance property: officers of armed forces; civilian employees of air force #####

(A)In general Section 9625 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsection (a), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “officers of the Air Force”; and ######

(ii)in subsection (b), by striking “the Air Force” and inserting “the Department of the Air Force”. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9625 Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans’ orphans” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9621](/us/usc/t10/s9621)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 969 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9625 and inserting the following new item:" “9625. Ordnance property: officers of the armed forces; civilian employees of the Department of the Air Force; American National Red Cross; educational institutions; homes for veterans’ orphans.” ". ####

(13)Supplies: educational institutions Section 9627 of such title is amended— #####

(A)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “for the Air Force”; #####

(B)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “officer of the Air Force”; and #####

(C)by striking “air science and tactics” and inserting “science and tactics”. ####

(14)Supplies: military instruction camps Section 9654 of such title is amended— #####

(A)by inserting “or Space Force” after “an Air Force”; and #####

(B)by striking “air science and tactics” and inserting “science and tactics”. ####

(15)Disposition of effects of deceased persons by summary court-martial Section 9712(a)(1) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force”. ####

(16)Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, or aviation field #####

(A)In general Section 9771 of such title is amended in paragraph

(2)by inserting “or space mission-related facility” after “aviation field”. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9771 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9771 Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9771](/us/usc/t10/s9771)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 979 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9771 and inserting the following new item:" “9771. Acceptance of donations: land for mobilization, training, supply base, aviation field, or space mission-related facility.” ". ####

(17)Acquisition and construction: air bases and depots #####

(A)In general Section 9773 of such title is amended— ######

(i)in subsection (a)— ######

(I)by striking “permanent air bases” and inserting “permanent Air Force and Space Force military installations”; ######

(II)by striking “existing air bases” and inserting “existing installations”; and ######

(III)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “training of the Air Force”; ######

(ii)in subsections

(b)and (c), by striking “air bases” each place it appears and inserting “installations”; ######

(iii)in subsection (b)(7), by inserting “or Space Force” after “Air Force”; ######

(iv)in subsection (c)— ######

(I)in paragraph (1), by inserting “or Space Force” after “Air Force”; and ######

(II)in paragraphs

(3)and (4), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” both places it appears; and ######

(v)in subsection (f), by striking “air base” and inserting “installation”. #####

(B)Heading The heading of such section 9773 is amended to read as follows: > > ## “SEC. 9773 Acquisition and construction: installations and depots” > . #####

(C)Table of sections **[**[10 U.S.C. 9771](/us/usc/t10/s9771)**]** The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 979 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 9773 and inserting the following new item:" “9773. Acquisition and construction: installations and depots.” ". ####

(18)Emergency construction: fortifications Section 9776 of such title is amended by striking “air base” and inserting “installation”. ####

(19)Use of public property Section 9779 of such title is amended— #####

(A)in subsection (a), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “economy of the Air Force”; and #####

(B)in subsection (b), by inserting “or the Space Force” after “support of the Air Force”. ####

(20)Disposition of real property at missile sites Section 9781(a)(2) of such title is amended— #####

(A)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “Air Force” and inserting “Department of the Air Force”; #####

(B)in subparagraph (A), by striking “Air Force” the first two places it appears and inserting “Department of the Air Force”; and #####

(C)in subparagraph (C), by striking “Air Force” and inserting “Department of the Air Force”. ####

(21)Maintenance and repair of real property Section 9782 of such title is amended in subsections

(c)and

(d)by inserting “or the Space Force” after “the Air Force” both places it appears. ####

(22)Settlement of accounts: remission or cancellation of indebtedness of members Section 9837(a) of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “member of the Air Force”. ####

(23)Final settlement of officer’s accounts #####

(A)In general Section 9840 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. #####

(B)Technical amendments Such section 9840 is further amended— ######

(i)by striking “he” each place it appears and inserting “the officer”; and ######

(ii)by striking “his” each place it appears and inserting “the officer’s”. ####

(24)Payment of small amounts to public creditors Section 9841 of such title is amended by inserting “or Space Force” after “official of Air Force”. ####

(25)Settlement of accounts of line officers Section 9842 of such title is amended by inserting “or the Space Force” after “Air Force”. ###

(f)Service of Incumbents in Certain Positions Without Reappointment **[**[10 U.S.C. 9020 note](/us/usc/t10/s9020)**]** ####

(1)In general The individual serving in a position under a provision of law specified in paragraph

(2)as of the date of the enactment of this Act may continue to serve in such position after that date without further appointment as otherwise provided by such provision of law, notwithstanding the amendment of such provision of law by subsection (b). ####

(2)Provisions of law The provisions of law specified in this paragraph are the provisions of title 10, United States Code, as follows: #####

(A)Section 9020, relating to the Inspector General of the Department of the Air Force. #####

(B)Section 9036. relating to the Surgeon General of the Air Force. #####

(C)Section 9037(a), relating to the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. #####

(D)Section 9037(d), relating to the Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. #####

(E)Section 9039, relating to the Chief of Chaplains for the Air Force and the Space Force.

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AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PROVISIONS IN TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE

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