Villa can't get the insult right. You do NOT have to be a citizen.
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In order to join the US Military, you must either be a US citizen, or you must be a legal permanent immigrant, physically living in the United States, with a green card.
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That's from 10 U.S.C. 3253 and 8253 which cover the Army and Air Force.
From the US Army Info site:
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There is no equivalent statute limiting enlistment in the Regular Navy and Marine Corps, but they usually apply the same citizenship requirements as those required for the Army and Air Force.
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There's ONE caveat if you're not a citizen:
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Applicants who have been residents of countries considered hostile to the interests of the United States require a waiver.
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