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How to become a US citizen through military service

The top resources to help you on your path.

By Paul Szoldra Jun 17, 2021

News

As a child in Baghdad, he watched US Marines on patrol. Now he’ll make Marines as a drill instructor

"I had already been through so much worse, what’s the worst that could happen?”

By Margaret D. Stock Apr 13, 2021

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A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

Let's break it down.

By Patrick Baker Apr 6, 2021

Immigration Rundown

Three immigrants who earned the US military’s highest award for combat bravery

As Alfred V. Rascon fought through a rain of grenades, gunfire, and mortars in a heavily engaged firefight, neither Rascon … Continued

By Staff Sgt. Kelsey Miller Mar 4, 2021

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He began as an American soldier, he’s now also an American citizen

"I’m ready to serve this country as best I can."

By Maj. Khoran Lee Mar 4, 2021

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The path from immigrant, to soldier, to officer

"I always wanted to give back."

By Meredith Mathis Feb 2, 2021

Immigration Rundown

From civil war to citizenship: A soldier’s journey from El Salvador to US Army service

"The military has had a profound impact on my life."

By Alyssa Van Hook Jan 15, 2021

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Iraqi Translator Becomes U.S. Airman

In 2003, Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa was not Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa. He was a 21-year-old Iraqi student … Continued

By Chad Menegay Jan 4, 2021

Immigration Rundown

Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story

In West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea stands Lomé, a port of trade and transportation hub that is the … Continued

By Tony Valdovinos Dec 21, 2020

Opinion

I dreamed of becoming a Marine my entire life. Then I learned I was undocumented

"I couldn’t work legally. I couldn’t get a driver’s license. Worst of all, I was prohibited from defending my country."

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How to become a US citizen through military service

As a child in Baghdad, he watched US Marines on patrol. Now he’ll make Marines as a drill instructor

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

Three immigrants who earned the US military’s highest award for combat bravery

He began as an American soldier, he’s now also an American citizen

The path from immigrant, to soldier, to officer

From civil war to citizenship: A soldier’s journey from El Salvador to US Army service

Iraqi Translator Becomes U.S. Airman

Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story

I dreamed of becoming a Marine my entire life. Then I learned I was undocumented