The 2nd Crimean War?

[Logan Darklighter]

ordnance11 wrote:I was born and raised in the Philippines. Came to the US as a teenager. Enlisted and got my U.S. citizenship through that route. Got my officer commission through ROTC. Now working in the U.S. civil service. In law enforcement of all things. Rob Kelk (from Ottawa) is the other forum denizen who is a civil servant.
Make no mistake, I could had gone the safe and normal route once I got here in the States. Once I got my green card, I could have just paid my taxes, got a job and just ignore the rest of the world. I choose to be a citizen of the U.S, with all the obligations and privileges that entails. Also because I did not want to pass through my life being a cipher. I felt the need at the time to make my mark in the world.

It's true that 1st and 2nd generation Immigrants (the ones that come here legally at least) appreciate far better than even many native-born Americans the costs and privileges of freedom. You've more than earned your place. Respects, sir.