Nothing New Here.
Why is this news?
The Philippines supplies hundreds of recruits each year, and have been doing so for decades.
Mexicans are probably next.
Lots of foreigners in the services now. They can apply for citizenship after they get an honorable discharge.
Thirty-five years ago, I knew a Pakistani in the army. If you were here legally, you were subject to the draft, And when you got out, you were NOT eligible for citizenship.