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By Staff Sgt. Kelsey Miller Mar 4, 2021

Immigration Rundown

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

Immigration Rundown

The path from immigrant, to soldier, to officer

"I always wanted to give back."

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."

By Meredith Mathis Dec 7, 2020

Immigration Rundown

War after the war: The long fight to bring our unsung heroes home

Only time will tell if we will make good on those promises.

By Sgt. Jessica DuVernay, U.S. Army Nov 9, 2020

Immigration Rundown

Pledging allegiance from Iraqi interpreter to US soldier to American citizen

"I didn't have a normal and safe childhood ... I did this so my kids could live, and be safe"

By Esther Bergdahl Oct 23, 2020

Immigration Rundown

Meet the refugee who escaped civil war and became an American soldier

At 20 years old, Army Spc. Poe Hsee understands selfless service more than others. Born into the ethnic Karen minority in Burma (Myanmar), Hsee fled to Thailand before moving to...

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Oct 12, 2020

News

President Trump can’t use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction, federal court rules

“It’s past time for Trump to finally give up on trying to raid the federal budget for his wasteful and illegal project.”

By Alun Thomas, U.S. Army Oct 9, 2020

From Mexico to the US Army, this recruiter excels at serving his adopted country

Staff Sgt. Roberto Morales, a recruiter for Superstition Recruiting Station, Tempe Recruiting Company, was born and raised in Mexico until he left for the United States at the age of...

By Staff Sgt. Steven Tucker, U.S. Air Force Oct 8, 2020

Immigrant Guardsman helps community while activated for COVID-19 response

U.S. Army Spc. Juan Herrera, 142nd Area Support Medical Company combat medic, helped spearhead a grassroots effort to deliver food to local families in need during the pandemic

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

The path from immigrant, to soldier, to officer

Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story

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

War after the war: The long fight to bring our unsung heroes home

Pledging allegiance from Iraqi interpreter to US soldier to American citizen

Meet the refugee who escaped civil war and became an American soldier

President Trump can’t use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction, federal court rules

From Mexico to the US Army, this recruiter excels at serving his adopted country

Immigrant Guardsman helps community while activated for COVID-19 response