The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and educational and are—
(1) to foster and perpetuate the memory of the service of Yeomen (F) in the United States Naval Reserve Force of the United States Navy during World War I;
(2) to preserve the memories and incidents of their association in World War I by the encouragement of historical research concerning the service of Yeomen (F);
(3) to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;
(4) to foster true patriotism and love of country; and
(5) to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 113–237, § 3(c)(8)(C), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2841.)