20 soldiers become citizens
The Press-Enterprise reports that 20 legal immigrants in uniform became citizens at Fort Irwin, CA;
Forcado and nearly half of the others are veterans of the Iraq war. She worked in supply there and helped search females when soldiers went into Iraqis’ houses. She has served in the Army five years, expects to be deployed again in the future and wants to make the military a career.
College was never really an option for her, she said.
“I decided to make the best of it and join the Army to support my country.”
Sgt. 1st Class Dorothy Jarman, 37, a veteran of two Iraq deployments providing security for truck convoys, took the oath as a citizen to the surprise of some of the comrades she invited to the ceremony.
Unlike many immigrants who think they are owed citizenship, and whom Harry Reid is more than happy to help, these folks have earned their right to be called citizens and I welcome them.
Category: Military issues
Welcome aboard!
She said: “I decided to make the best of it and join the Army to support my country.” What? No Puerto Rican Flag hanging from the rearview mirror?
HOOAH!!!!
I applaud this path to citizenship. others I think are less honorable.
I totally agree– but for the record, puerto ricans are citizens. 🙂 Where I live we know several Boriquas who left the island for Viet Nam and two who left for the Persian Gulf. Whenever they come to the US, it’s legal. For them, it’s akin to flying the Texas flag.
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Congratulations to them, I really mean it. I get tired of explaining to people that just because I am of Mexican descent doesn’t mean I support illegal immigration. I have to constantly remind them that I am an American. This is truly awesome they’ve earned it and are giving back to the country they love. This is what it’s about people.
Boo Radley:
I am aware that Puerto Rico is a protectorate of the USA. The point I was trying to make is that they come here for the life under the Stars and Stripes yet fly the flag of “home” and tell us of how good things are there. Same with the Meskins. Why not put the Stars n stripes on the mirror?
I am “Southern Class”, Living in the deep south, and while I like the Stars and Bars, it is the flag of my country that I fly, “Loud and Proud”. Like those hyphenated nationalities. I am American, no hyphen!
Nope, no Puerto Rico flag, the two ladies showcased were from Mexico and American Samoa respectively.
My hats off to these folks, welcome to the ‘family’.
I understand, SC. I, too, wish those who came understood the blessing it is- whether we’re FROM here, or got to COME here legally– we’re blessed.