Posts Tagged ‘immigrant veterans’
Veterans Day: Honoring immigrants who serve
Posted: November 11, 2010 at 1:17 pm By Rachel LaBruyereThis Veterans day, we are honoring all those who serve our country, but we can’t help but think of the specific contributions of immigrant service men and women. From the Immigration Impact blog: According to Margaret Stock: As of June 30, 2009, there were 114,601 foreign-born individuals serving in the armed forces, representing 7.91 percent of [...]
Today, We Honor Our Immigrant Service Members
Posted: November 11, 2009 at 12:14 pm By Rachel LaBruyereBy Wendy Sefsaf. Originally posted at Immigration Impact. America will celebrate its veterans around the nation today, honoring those who have served our nation with selflessness and bravery. Included in the millions who have served are immigrants. From the Revolutionary war to current conflicts, immigrants have joined the ranks of our military to fight for [...]
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