Section 8262, acts Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 506; Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(166)(A), 72 Stat. 1516, provided for extension of enlistment of members of the Air Force needing medical care or hospitalization.

Section 8263, added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(166)(B), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1516; Pub. L. 87–649, § 14c(53), Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 501, provided for voluntary extension of enlistments in the Air Force.