Fuzakenaideyo t1_j7unn3h wrote
Reply to comment by myarsehasteeth in ‘We are not forgotten’: Formerly deported veterans become U.S. citizens in special San Diego ceremony by ProgressiveSnark2
Would you like to know more?
MetalWings202 t1_j7uqm0h wrote
I would actually, because don't you have to be a citizen of a country before you can be in the military?
Bacon_Bitz t1_j7uxd2y wrote
No you do not! In the US as far as I know anyone can join (maybe not countries we have beef with?) but after you serve your required duty you can apply for citizenship. You should get it no problem. However, if you committed a crime before you're a citizen you can be deported.
infectedtoe t1_j7vj7ld wrote
We had a Chinese guy in boot camp who literally got to America 3 months before hand. Literally didn't speak a single word of English, no idea how he was allowed to join. And I don't even mean because of his ethnicity or anything. The country doesn't have an official language, but the military sure does because everyone needs to be able to communicate effectively in emergency situations
snarky_answer t1_j7v2ubd wrote
You just need to have a green card to enlist. Can’t be a military officer if you’re not a citizen though.
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