there have been, as long as I remember, a great lot of Filipinos in the military.
I know many who have retired and have continued to contribute to this country and their community.
When do we get a break from people, politicians, expecting us to dream that any immigrant is the same as any other, illegal or not.
Just a break
But, were they allowed to become American citizens because of their service? Most of the Filipinos I served with only wanted to get their 20 in and return to the PI with their pensions ... to live like kings.