I don’t understand how or why foreign nationals could become members of the US military - aren’t there concerns about security and dual allegiances? But if they did so and if they served honorably, I do think they should have a chance to become US citizens over the many illegals who’ve been granted amnesty.
“don’t understand how or why foreign nationals could become members of the US military - aren’t there concerns about security and dual allegiances?”
A large number of US citizens are dual nationals. Many are not aware of their dual citizenship.
Gangs In The US Army Documentary 2017: SHOCKING GANGS IN THE MILITARY DOCUMENTARY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykwh1gySyrY
When I was in the army in the late 70’s and early 80’s, I ran into several non-citizens serving in the US Army. They were from Jamaica, Germany, France, and Turkey. I’m sure there were a few others countries mixed in. Not sure what happened when they got out of the service.
I don’t understand how or why foreign nationals could become members of the US military
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Why shouldn’t they ???
I’m a veteran...
Men from all over the world were enlisted during the draft..
In 1971 I would have been drafted by my birthday date except for one obvious item...I’m a female...
I did answer the announcement on the radio but they turned me down...
It took me months to enlist as a girl...
They did have the chance, if they didn’t fill out the paperwork while they had the opportunity, it is THEIR fault, not ours,
In 66-67 I served with many non-citizens, both legal and illegal immigrants. It was the understanding with all of them that citizenship was all but certain if they had an honorable discharge and no civilian crimes.
Anti-Communism was the most common factor with these non-citizens. Most were Hispanic. But they included Eastern Europeans and others. Mexican citizens in the US Army back then were extremely anti-Castro.
I was not worried about their loyalty. I was worried about the guys who drank too much and did stupid, illegal and counter-productive things that turned the Vietnamese population against us.