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I thought a person had to be an American citizen (or a permanent resident) in order to join the armed forces???????????????????????/

Not at all. Service in the military has been the entryway to American citizenship for some of this country's greatest citizens, some of whom paid a particularly high price to become U.S. citizens- and were so honored postumously.

If you don't know about a young American Marine named Joe Gutierrez, you should.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

If you don't know about a young American Marine named Joe Gutierrez, you should.

Thank you. I missed much in the early days.

Lance Corporal Jose Gutierrez's inspiring story will be passed on.