If they are permanent residents of the US whose abilities and/or talents are needed and cannot be filled by a US citizen, then they can join the army.
Yes, "Don't ask, Don't tell" was repealed.
riveters. they could work in factories, but were not permitted to serve in the military.
To prove they were loyal Americans
During World War II, the US government, under Executive Order 9066, authorized the internment of Japanese Americans. Approximately 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry, including both US citizens and non-citizens, were forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to internment camps. The involvement included government officials, military personnel, and law enforcement authorities.
US Navy aviator; pilot of an A-4 Skyhawk jet fighter bomber during the Vietnam War.
Yes, foreign citizens can serve in the US military, pending some criteria.
Yes, dual citizens can serve in the US military, but they may face restrictions based on their other citizenship and the country's laws. It is important to consult with a military recruiter or legal advisor for specific guidance.
You can, however you must be here in the US legally and NOT be here on a work or student Visa, contact a local recruiter and they will check your citizenship documents to determine eligibility.
The US classifies non-citizens based upon the avenue of entry into the US.
Born in the United States with/without parents citizens, become a citizen through taking classes and the citizenship test, serve in the US military.
Yes, it is clear that this service is available for non-US citizens.
Yes. A person can join the US military and as part of their contract, become a US citizen after serving. However, the rules vary depending on whether or not the US is at war- simply serving during war is enough to automatically get it (goes back to World War I). During peacetime, it's more complicated. When I served (late 1990's), people had to have it written in their contract and upon completing the terms of the contract, they became citizens.
All US citizens and some non-citizens with a valid work visa may enlist in any branch of the US military, regardless of their ethnicity or national origin (with a few excetions for those with visas).
US citizens may join the French Foreign Legion. Iran has peculiar citizenship laws which may not recognize a child born of Iranian parents (whether still Iranian citizens or naturalised US citizens) as a US citizen, and will require that child to perform compulsory military service when he reaches military age. However, most military forces of the world are not as prone to accepting foreign volunteers as the US military is.
Yes, an individual must be a current US Citizen to become an Officer in the US Military.
Treated differently in what regard? Many US citizens would argue that, in some respects, non-citizens are even more privileged than they are. In many cases the only privilege that a non-US-citizen doesn't enjoy is the right to vote in a US election.
Yes, non-US citizens can buy I bonds as long as they meet the eligibility requirements set by the US Treasury Department.