; (B) saving thousands of lives in search and rescue missions for downed United States airmen and allied refugee evacuations; and (C) lengthy periods of service in challenging circumstances abroad. (b) Definitions In this section— (1) the term affiliated company , with respect to Air America, includes Air Asia Company Limited, CAT Incorporated, Civil Air Transport Company Limited, and the Pacific Division of Southern Air Transport; and (2) the term qualifying service means service that— (A) was performed by a United States citizen as an employee of Air America or an affiliated company during the period beginning on January 1, 1950, and ending on December 31, 1976; and (B) is documented in the attorney-certified corporate records of Air America or any affiliated company. (c) Treatment as Federal Employment Any period of qualifying service— (1) is deemed to have been service of an employee (as defined in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code) with the Federal Government