Readers Respond: Should Non-Citizens be Allowed to Join the U.S. Military?

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By Rod Powers, About.com Guide

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Currently, permanent residents (non-citizens) can join the U.S. Military. Do you think this should be allowed? Share Your Views

how can i join us army ? i am myanmar.Now i am working at thailand.i am trying to contact this site but i can not find it. Please send me guideline.And how can i contact Us army person at Thai. i already have Btech - Chemical at Yangon.i have water treatment chemical experiences and Steel mill.Pls tell me . i am waiting every day.
—Guest sawhein

i will b very happy to serve in the American military it's my biggest dream.im 25.im from Cameroon.
—Guest ndoudou

i'm 21 years old finn and i have a burning desire to join the US army.. but seems thatif i join i will be just a rifleman...
—Guest mr.Sisu

Of course. You know it's almost every youth's dream outside US to join the US army, and that includes me too. In my humble opinion, I think non US citizens should be given a chance to join the US army. Personally I have tried to apply online to join the US army but in vain. It's a dream I am still nurturing up now and hoping that one of these days it's gonna turn into a reality and hopefully when it does then I will say that dreams come true after all.
—Guest Andrew

I love us military so much,my dream is to see my seif as a us army i'm a Nigeria.
—Guest Mohammed

With the absence of amending law, we sons of Filipino WW II can't acquire US citizenship but, allowing us to join the military would simplify and fast track the process. I respectfully urge the military Commanders to give this a priority.
—Guest Eddielags-Philippines

yes i would like to join the u.s army i believe that this is a great idea. i am an international student looking to immigrate through the military.
—Guest femi

i think they should join.am a kenyan and a trained para-military training as an administration police officer,if given chance i will do my best
—Guest mike kiprotich

There are lot of good ones up there who have the potentials and given the nod, they can excel in the army.Trust me
—Guest Ben

I'm an irish man and live in a small town. In desert storm a young man from my town was killed serving in the Marine Corps. I have a distant cousin who is serving in the Corps. I have friends who have family serving in the U.S Army. The Irish are renowned for their professionalism, courage and determination when serving in military forces,regardless of what country they come from. Many Irish serve in the British military, Australian military and the U.S military. I think it should be easier for citizens of countries who have excellent relationships with the U.S to join the U.S military.
—Guest TheLt

i an indian and i want to join the us military.. i think non citizens join the us military..
—Guest munish jamwal

Is there none citizen serving the u.s army if my question is no? why dont you give them the opportunity to serve the nation, because i no that none citizen leave and work in the u.s then give orthers the opportunity to server the u.s army. Adini from Nigeria
—Guest Yahoomail.com

in 2008 I participated has a member under the united nation mission in liberia & I love the way the u.s marine being equipped I love to serves the u.s army.
—Adini

Guess what, if they are in the military and recieving pay, they are also paying taxes. Many illegals/non-citizens are in this country, collecting welfare, working under the table, and not paying any taxes. If every illegal/non-citizen wasn't allow to collect welfare and had to pay taxes, there wouldn't be a national debt. The government would have a huge surplus. I say, let illegals and non-citizens join the military. Better yet, it they sign a 10 year contract, give them citizenship. They've earned it at that point. If their in the military, we know where they are, they are paying taxes, and their not leeching off the welfare system. I believe there should be a military program that allows illegals/ non-citizens to become citizens through military service.
—Guest chris