While current law , ( ) , beginning in 1918 , explicitly state that recipients must be serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at the time of performing a valorous act that warrants the award , exceptions have been made .
While current law , ( United States Code Title 10 ) , beginning in 1918 , explicitly state that recipients must be serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at the time of performing a valorous act that warrants the award , exceptions have been made .