10 U.S.C. § 2648
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Whenever the Secretary of Defense considers that space is available, the following persons and supplies may be transported on vessels, vehicles, or aircraft operated by the Department of Defense:However, a person described in paragraph (4) or (5) may be so transported only if the transportation is without expense to the United States.
- (1)Members of Congress.
- (2)Other officers of the United States traveling on official business.
- (3)Secretaries and supplies of the Armed Services Department of the Young Men’s Christian Association.
- (4)Officers and employees of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on official business.
- (5)The families of members of the armed forces, officers and employees of the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard, and persons described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4).