Apparently tens of thousands of foreigners are serving in the U.S. military in order to obtain citizenship. Hmm. I seem to recall another nation that did this. And that really turned out well, didn't it?
-- Badtux the Snarky Penguin
3 days ago
Monday, October 22, 2007
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And that doesn't include the mercs. There were about 5 out of 65 guys in my basic training flight who were going that route.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't a good plan for the Romans, but VD-H probably thinks it's great.
But, what about the French Foreign Legion? Hey, maybe we could become just like France! ;-/
ReplyDeleteDave
I wanted to join the French Foreign Legion as a kid.
ReplyDeleteCatching a slow boat to Europe, and leaving my troubles behind me for wine, women, and fighting. . .