U.S. Veteran deported after serving his country

[@noosphericaltarzan]

The way Americans treat veterans is an abomination.

[@USMC_Beman]

Yeah….tell me about it….

[@btorr2945]

Americans, Army and VA treat some of their veterans poorly. (Says the retired Army Vet after 27 years of service)

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

​@@btorr2945my father thankfully was a marine engineer so he also worked for NYC repair the staten island ferry. So he got excellent health care from them. He never went to the VA

[@NRClips3414]

Don't worry, Canada does even worse.

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

@@NRClips3414 I thought Canada is heaven everything is 2x cheaper than the united states and the rest is free.

[@GUNVALKERIE]

He served the country and the government did him dirty

[@bernainmolina7481]

Sounds like the US

[@everydayisabadday]

No, you need to follow up with your paperwork. Don't ever assume anything.

[@everydayisabadday]

@@bernainmolina7481 Ok, bye...

[@darkknight2227]

The government didn’t do him dirty. The recruiter did. But it’s also on him for not doing his homework that’s on him.

[@kq9318]

​@@darkknight2227I'm a veteran I do think they did him wrong. If someone enlists into the military and fights alongside me to defend my country, he has already proven that he deserves to be put at the front of the line when it comes to becoming a citizen.

[@tonyradoina9147]

As a veteran I'm disgusted by this, its akin to leaving a man behind.

[@AlmightyKiz]

I'm not even surprised by what his recruiter did, but like you as a Vet this is disgusting - he's a brother, illegal or not, we took that oath. He's one of us.

[@nyakwarObat]

​@AlmightyKiz he didn't just the oath, he walked it.

[@YaowBucketHEAD]

I know it's impossible, but I really wished there was a way to identify the people who made this decision to deport a veteran. If he's somehow not an American citizen, then he should immediately qualify and become one on the spot. No questions asked. This makes my blood boil.

[@kray97]

The US does that all the time - look at all the Afghan “collaborators” we left behind when we got the eff out of that country a couple years back.

[@dt9233]

Yes, this is true. It doesn't matter the color of the skin. Especially those that have never faltered and truly love America as a American...

[@Michael-qv5qo]

he has done more than 90% of American and should stay here

[@WeAllWeGot333]

99%*

[@TRUMPFORPRESIENT2024]

I say otherwise. If we allow anyone to serve in the military with the promise of Citizenship , it can erode the integrity of the military and citizenship. As peoples main priority will be an immigration benefit as a individual from a third world country

[@DedesFewscres]

He's an illegal. Student Visas dont have a pathway to citizenship. You're supporting a criminal. You like criminals?

[@mattmattmatt8984]

99% is more accurate as less than 2% of the U.S. population serves in the military.

[@somnuswaltz5586]

He is an American and patriot - deserves his US citizenship and full rights. He is a better man than most.

[@EverydayThing-mr5rd]

Native Americans are the only Americans, mmmmkay?

[@viajandoyaprendiendoconRicardo]

I'm on teh same situation, please read above, Houston, Texas

[@nicholausbuthmann1421]

YES !

[@johnbuckeye9590]

He is not a citizen... Sorry.

[@lightbulb76]

Would you say that if he saved your life? Your kid’s life? Nope.

[@ianbattles7290]

I don't care where you are from - if you've served this country, you are welcome here.

[@MrTom-kl7hy]

Do you believe Dump's massive deportations will take the time and cost to determine this?

[@jamesphillips5868]

Nope…illegally served.

[@timan2039]

Because he was lied too. They served and they deserve the same as me and that’s where this ends

[@noosphericaltarzan]

@@jamesphillips5868 Where did you serve, James?

[@fragout9575]

​@@jamesphillips5868 says the clown who didn't serve...

[@daniels.3062]

The fact that he took on the system, and won, makes him an American in my book 🇺🇸

[@ronito346]

Apparently govt loves the cartel boys more..

[@teachatami45]

Right on.

[@dt9233]

Wow! Well said!💛💯👍

[@AdamaDiop-rh4ii]

What about those who fought the system and lost? Are they less Anticancer?

[@torianoobashango-el-thecos8573]

​@AdamaDiop-rh4ii you missed the point. The point was that he fought the system, won, lost, or drew. THE FIGHT IS WHAT MADE HIM AMERICAN.

[@ShaneT.0331]

Sad part is this happens all the time. How many people served in Iraq and Afghanistan under the promise of getting citizenship only to be deported to Mexico?

[@1anre]

Has anyone sued and gotten a favorable decision and huge payout ?

[@faithandgrace8244]

None!

[@David-028]

@@faithandgrace8244how do you know that?

[@levmoses742]

I wasn’t aware, I’ve only been hearing these stories recently, including from white Europeans. This is hardcore cruel.

[@tnr9012]

It's call, used and dump!!! The Yankee style

[@Tiredofitall-oy7cl]

Welcome back, Brother, we are happy to welcome a fellow American and one of our brave Veterans. Many blessings to you, and thank you for your service.

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

Well said.

[@malcolmkeith816]

He literally isn't an American

[@kamivenus753]

But he isn't American, did you not watch the video? Lol

[@lightbulb76]

Either is Elon Musk, Patel or Ramaswamy?

[@shari9721]

@@malcolmkeith816 he IS an American citizen , he RISKED HIS LIFE and EARNED IT and then had his RIGHT STOLEN from him .

[@eligreg99]

This is disrespectful. He deserves automatic citizenship for enlisting and serving his time.

[@terry_willis]

What was his MOS?

[@aileanaminx8362]

Ammo

[@TheObeyMayhem]

​@@terry_willisthat doesn't matter.

[@valerie781]

They do now! When they join they are automatically able to start their paperwork of citizenship

[@merkysanchez5475]

I served in the USMC and was deported to the Dominican Republic after being in the USA for 30 years. That was back in 2002 and it still hurts as if it just happened yesterday!

[@peasy-s7r]

If you are still in Dominican republic, contact a news agency.

[@hman6393]

Wow that is fd up

[@RichFu-o2m]

That black veteran should have contacted his Congressman for help at the first place. In that case, he would not have been deported.

[@peasy-s7r]

@@RichFu-o2m that black veteran? Why can't he just be "that veteran "? Fr we can never end racism in this world because we still see race instead of seeing each other as humans

[@RichFu-o2m]

Don't focus on political correctness which can not help this man. He should have contacted his Congressman for help in the first place.@@peasy-s7r

[@vihugaal]

I’m glad he obtained his American citizenship, I hope he gets his GI Bill benefits back as well.

[@RichFu-o2m]

He still can claim service -connected disability at any time.

[@ianbattles7290]

Show this to any teenager who is thinking of joining the military.

[@jcbell-dh1bm]

Why? This is one in how many foreign recruits?

[@reggieburkes4471]

That is a extreme reaction.

[@Briwnee]

Well it won't make a difference because, it has been mandatory all ages 18-26 are mandatory registered into the military system and if they don't sign up. They consequences will be 5 years in prison and fine and consider a federal charge.

[@gethomas02]

@@jcbell-dh1bm first of all even one is too many you’re trying to make excuses

[@gethomas02]

@@Briwnee registering for the draft does not mean that you have to enlist the biggest problem right now. Is people do not want to enlist right now not that they don’t want to register.

[@wamencelouisgoda4394]

Glad you are back brother, thank you for your service, welcome home🙏

[@KevinP32270]

If he served then he should be first in line for citizenship PERIOD!!! HE EARNED IT!!

[@kirkdaley3441]

Thats how it is thats how I got mine

[@BarrierIsland]

The most important thing is he has an Honorable Discharge and is entitled to all Veteran Benefits and assistance. I'm glad he has his citizenship now and why would they try to throw him out of the Country???

[@anthonyward8223]

His fight is not yet over he doesn't have access to VA Benefits yet However he took the path to "Support and defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic" We need to do right for these Veterans.

[@GrannysGarage333]

They stripped him of all his military service and benefits… he NEVER got citizenship …they detained him in “prison” and then deported him!!!! NOTHING great about this!!! 🤬.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

Because he's not white. You people take advantage of minorities constantly & are surprised when it's documented.

[@roninthedestroyer8958]

​@@anthonyward8223sickening my father came from Italy and fought in 2 wars and got his citizenship. He continued in his military career even worked for DOD. I was hired by the Fbi and support but after they had me doing things I had no training for like doing security. My father made me quit and I was able to get a job with NYC as a cop.

[@1anre]

Everyone who did basic and released with an honorable discharge is entitled to that correct?

[@judithbuchanan4480]

I am just crying. Very sad but happy ending. Thank you for your service. Blessings 🙏🏾

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

Get your emotions in check boy

[@BeachSamuraiStudios]

Youre crying with tears of joy? Whats wrong with you?

[@susie1370]

He should have never been deported! He served in the e military! They should have given him US citizenship right away! That screwed up part of his life being deported and couldn't further a career here! These are the type of people who should be welcomed here! No matter what part of the world they come from! He is not a threat! He loves this country

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Kenyans are so desperate to please massa and it backfired 😂😂😂 Go back home

[@isaacvanderbilt4505]

He should HAVE NEVER been allowed to serve in the first place! He's in this country illegally. We don't hire mercenaries either. Get your head out from betwixt your brown stained rear deary and get a clue.

[@kingslate1]

I’m in the military. & little do you know that Many immigrants who join the military join as “reservist” & are not patriotic. They only join just for U.S citizenship. Something should be done about how they take advantage of the system

[@1anre]

Imagine the same and mockery they made him face when he arrived back in Kenya and everyone looked at him as an outcast and someone who thought he was better than them by choosing to serve in the US military, but was disgraced and sent back home forcefully. That thing can sting

[@thefriendlypsychopath3894]

You're just as stupid as him. The dummy volunteered on his own free will as an illegal alien to kill for the American government. He should have said he'll do it if they gave him citizenship.

[@tricktap8502]

This is so common too..many deported back to Mexico after serving in Afghanistan or Iraq..this is so disgusting to me, these people literally fought for our country and we treat them like sh*t. 14 years later is insane.

[@ericnana4976]

He should not face any sanction at all. Rather, the recruiter who illegally recruited him should be the one facing jailed sentences. This is absurd 😮

[@pallidustigris]

As a veteran myself, it seems like the only ones that considers all of us Americans is the enemy when he sees us through his rifle scope. Maybe it's a long overdue approach for us to look at each other as the Americans we really are. Our America needs all the help it can get with our utmost appreciation and respect for those who are willing to take the bullet for the country and to be an American.

[@franciscotejada]

Tell me how and why they deport people who serve in the military, yet allow illegal criminals to stay in the country.

[@1anre]

Don't let congress hear you making sense

[@hybridPeople358]

The government loves criminals. Innocent people get locked up for defending themselves against real criminals everyday.

[@modisaneunity4534]

Intimidation tactic on him. They where hoping he will keep silent & plant new roots in his former country

[@David-028]

They are American citizens

[@explorelondon3695]

Election purposes

[@orobleh77]

There are thousands of veterans who are deported and who may never come back. Sad

[@MrWillaqui]

I'm a veteran, and this is so unfair. He served honorably and was promised citizenship. The government should honor that promise. He did nothing wrong.

[@RichFu-o2m]

He has indeed done something seriously wrong. He should have contacted his Congressman for help in the first place.

[@shroomer3867]

Government honoring promises is a myth at this point

[@airriongalloway6998]

As an Army Veteran I can tell you we are used and abused and forgotten.

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

Karma?

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

i guess you expect love from the Corporations that run your country. No sweetheart, you are a useless pawn for them now

[@PBBBWis]

This is disgusting!

[@NAVYABHAN]

I had Spanish speaking Shipmates who were also deported in this fashion and this was in the 70’s when Vietnam was almost over. Even when I served, we were always told that the fastest way to IS Citizenship was to serve in the Military.

[@1anre]

You don't mean it. What was their reason for mistreating these Vietnam vets back then? Because the US lost the war?

[@MrRAGE-md5rj]

@@1anre No, because funding their war under the excuse of "preventing the spread of communism" proved to be unpopular with the people. That, and the forced draft. That said, none of these men, legal or otherwise, deserved to be spat on & mistreated the way that they were when they made it home.

[@FitchEntertainment]

FUN FACT:: He isn't the first person they used from Africa and treated like crap after they were done using

[@YOUNGDOC-jx7nm]

I'm here to refute your allegations. I was one of over a hundred immigrants who earned U.S. citizenship in South Carolina as a reward for serving. Some individuals didn't receive it because they made mistakes with their immigration paperwork or were dishonest, and America doesn't grant citizenship to immigrants with questionable immigration records.

[@FitchEntertainment]

@@YOUNGDOC-jx7nm I guess you didn't understand my undertone. I'm talking about the first people who were brought here from Africa on ships

[@YOUNGDOC-jx7nm]

@@FitchEntertainment There's more to his story than that. He admits to joining the army on a student visa. And how does someone obtain U.S. citizenship without a green card or a waiver?

[@FitchEntertainment]

@@YOUNGDOC-jx7nm He was USED bro. However you wanna put it, he served and risked his life for the US military and got screwed. Just like slaves did

[@rudyrubio2475]

​@@FitchEntertainment Be happy he was able to fight against the deportation and win instead of comparing two things that are irrelevant to each other. Also noticed you didn't mention the unfortunate ugly truth how slaves were sold off by their own people, and even uglier truth that there are more around now than there has ever been.

[@jerpsrn]

This man has served the country, paid taxes and has no criminal record. Please give him a pathway so he can continue contributing to society.

[@calidreams5379]

He was a victim of fraud and had no way of knowing, he wasn’t responsible for the crime. He shouldn’t be punished for a crime he didn’t commit and deporting him is punishment.

[@smitty5890]

This is fucked up on a whole new level. We owe this man ! Then again we don't treat America vets much better. Make me sick !

[@rodniegsm1575]

Wy serve a country that's treats you kike property. Somthing to used and then trow away? Wy serve a country that usnt willing to fight for you when uts there time? Wy fight for a country that xreate the ferry problem that's gets your children killed?

[@ned247]

I have a special respect for every man and woman who served or is serving this country.

[@ClintParker-xy3rg]

Thank you so much,I'm American,but really appreciate you.

[@Mose001]

why show a village setting as a place in Nairobi..these western medias are so messed up.

[@seoulglo1999]

Right! Nairobi is a large city!

[@Hamidmahdi]

It’s not just western media. East Asian media is no different when it comes to the portrayal of African nations.

[@Mose001]

@@seoulglo1999 they are not willing to show the beauty in Africa, i guess they still want to paint us in Africa as primitive..

[@Mose001]

@@Hamidmahdi the fact is Africa is gold..the breadbasket of the rest of the world and they are ashamed that they depend on Africa..

[@TwonGwenoAgerr]

Because our puppets in power allow that.

[@Savvynlady]

I was in the Air Force and there was a Hispanic dude, bless his heart, he knew NO ENGLISH, we were in Korea, and somehow, we got along very well. My sponsor swore he dealt with me but I was his relief. I think about him every time a story like this come up.

[@Rainbowsun1]

My 19 yr old son enlisted, he wanted to serve his country❤

[@jillmarshall4718]

THANK YOU SIR, FOR YOUR SERVICE IN THIS COUNTRY. ITS A SHAME THAT VETERANS ARE BEING TREATED THIS WAY. SOMEONE SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS!

[@Markzfilter]

As a veteran myself, it breaks my heart that the Department that’s very existence to support veterans treated David like this. It’s all about budgetary constraints and America unwilling to pay for the sacrifices all veterans have paid. The VA needs a leadership re-haul and congress needs to institute bipartisan legislation to address problems that exist in the implementation of US Code Title 38 CFR

[@DrSeuss-sf3cn]

never will happen, they will never allow vets actual support because then the Deep State loses power, this is what you voted for boomer, now live with it

[@1anre]

This is gold and 65yrs overdue. The VA should be run by a veteran. I guess that might change things and not civilians who never served

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

​@1anre Not necessarily. The VA is dysfunctional and corrupted. I know this very well. I am both a Veteran and a retired Veterans Affairs Police Officer who reported massive corruption,I blew the whistle on corruption at the DVA. When Eric Shinseki a former US Army General was in charge. Shinseki was part of the dysfunctional corruption. The answer is that a major overhaul throughout the entire system starting with removing legislative authority from the Directors of VA facilities is much needed.

[@1martinjom]

He should file a lawsuit against the Army chief who at that time was in that position during his removal.

[@Zul1788]

You cant sue the US Military .

[@1martinjom]

@@Zul1788 who said so? 😂

[@FOH45]

​​@@1martinjomummm u really cant, they have their own court but u can sue the government

[@1martinjom]

@@FOH45 Negative. You are talking about the JAG and the Court Martial. That applies for military violations, and war crimes. For Civil liabilities, that is different, they will be charged under civilian court. Live in a place surrounded by military bases, and go around county courts, you will see a lot of servicemen on active duty who are required to appear in civilian court. Join the military, you will meet a lot of them. For this case on the video, which I suggest file a lawsuit agains the Army Chief or Chief of Staff for the subjects’ wrongful removal from the country… I believe this will be handle by the Federal Court since this involves immigration law that handled by a civilian agency USCIS, and whoever is the chief of staff during that time, is now retired.

[@FOH45]

@@1martinjom oh.. aight

[@cynthiaevanstaylor5891]

What this can't be so?? What is going on? So sad thank u Sir for your service

[@Faceless_Mailjam]

I am so sorry this happened to YOU! Thank you for your service and for hanging in there. This should have never happened to you!

[@sibhuskyguy]

Recruiters claiming service will grant you citizenship are a big problem.. Soldiers are required to fill out a series of forms just like anyone else applying for citizenship... The problem is these soldiers never seem to be told they have to do the paperwork or how to even get the papers filed. How hard is it for these soldiers to be provided the paperwork and introduction to the process in basic training? It's not like the government doesn't know their immigration status.

[@ceuser3555]

They need to be sued. Sounds like a million dollar case.

[@Bill-im6nt]

Cannon Fodder.

[@1anre]

The recruiting arm needs overhaul. Once they meet their numbers, nobody checks or follows through to make sure the immigrants brought it are properly taken care of

[@YOUNGDOC-jx7nm]

They granted citizenship to me and a hundred other recruits with ease. America is truly doing its best, and I’m living proof of that.

[@jstubbz198]

I can think of millions that need to be deported but not someone who honorably served. Our system needs fixed

[@1anre]

Can you list them

[@BlowmoldGuy123]

@@1anreare you really as stup1d as your comment makes you appear?

[@David-028]

@@1anreillegal immigrants

[@Buna5689]

​@@1anreare you include the list?

[@yannicktsala1581]

As an African became US citizen, I know a lot o Africans who came by Mexico, I won’t talk about other countries because I don’t know but definitely hundreds of thousands Africans. It’s just factual, I don’t know why people trying to deny that. The question shouldn’t be if there is illegal immigration but why is it illegal or why do the government is letting that happened?

[@royalstarr1]

This happened to my cousin. After service in Vietnam, they had no use for a soldier with PTSD and mental health and deported him.

[@marxhen6891]

Deeply sorry to read this here. I am sorry

[@niaelbryant2336]

The company knew the truth from the start. He worked and performed his duty. Why is the company is violating the agreement? Not his fault the recruiter was meeting a quota.

[@Memeatronic]

Heartless. Just heartless

[@denisdesmarais]

I am so happy to see he finally got his citizenship!

[@mr.310notyalc9]

Where are all of the pull yourself up by the bootstraps patriots??????

[@fatmike5038]

Right here. But only the President can do something about this. So maybe ABC should ask about this at one of KJP's press conferences.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

They don't give a shit about non whites.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

​@@fatmike5038typical you aren't backing this wronged veteran. You're welcome to go to eastern Europe since you want an ethno white state. Your kind isn't welcome here, a place of diversity not assimilation.

[@ShannonsBibleStudy]

​@@fatmike5038I don't think it's true that only the president can do something about it.

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

I've seen another story like this, and it's pitiful that if someone gets deported after they have served this country. My family served, so I will salute those who have served even those like this that serve and got threatened with deportation.

[@MrAni02]

Blame the recruiter. The recruiter abused the system not this man.

[@Alkiel]

OBVIOUSLY the recruiter was allowed to do it. u must be superSlow

[@MrAni02]

@@Alkiel Why are you attacking me personally? I’m just putting up a fact. Are you stupid?

[@BrooklynRedneck]

"we cant figure out why receuitment so low"

[@merlindragon3172]

BROKEN AMERICA!

[@kingslate1]

Many immigrants who join the military as reservist & are not patriotic. They only join just for U.S citizenship. Something should be done about how they take advantage of the system

[@Ramiro-k8f]

Broken American dream

[@merlindragon3172]

@Ramiro-k8f ITS NOT A DREAM BUT A REALITY JUST WAIT WHEN THEY TAKE FOOD FROM YOUR TABLE!

[@williams-wr5lg]

Recruiters are crooks. In the early 90's I had a recruiter run off with my birth certificate and social security card along with my HS Diploma. I was interested in joining and he told me to bring all those documents to him. He started paperwork took me to the MEPS station to take the ASVAB. The whole time he held onto my documents. One day another recruiter called me and said they were following up with me since the original recruiter left the service. I then asked about my documents and they all told me they cold not find them anywhere and there was no reason for the recruiter to even have them to begin with. Well come to find out Mine wasnt the only persons docs to come up missing. They tracked the recruiter down and he stated that the files had all been stolen from a file box in his car. But he never made a police report about the "theft".

[@1anre]

Hope that didn't affect you in being threatened with deportation later on Did you eventually join and serve ?

[@williams-wr5lg]

@@1anre no I did not. I was being dumb later that summer and crashed a dirt bike and hurt my knee to bad.

[@Lakay7]

What was that statement, "Despite what he went thru, he is still a proud American".

[@tchrisbass5650]

He crazy lol.

[@loyalhearted6101]

My father was in Vietnam and the stories of how people and the government treated some vets after the war made me sick to my stomach.

[@KendrydMorral]

Why is this a surprise to ANYONE!?

[@rodgibelfond7463]

This is a disgrace

[@MacDouhui]

We have this problem because millions of American-born super conservative Christian patriots never, never, never, never will serve their country or have even considered it! So recruiters shanghai these young men who are more than grateful to come to our great country and show it by their enlistments. My father and uncle fought in World War II, my brother and I are both veterans, absolutely disgusted at the hypocrisy of America. The Army, Air Force, the Secretaries of those branches, the Pentagon, the American Legion, VFW, and the Joint Chiefs should be ashamed of themselves. His last commanding officer should be kicked out of the military for letting this happen to him!

[@Bill-im6nt]

YES! Perfect answer!

[@ajuber876]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this corrupt issue. 23 years of service and I wasn't aware of this issue 😢. This system is full of criminals

[@Gfe312]

Veteran deported and Venezuelans welcome what a joke, the American dream smdh

[@sandssteve]

My respects to the veteran, every person who serves the military has my respects i really admire you guys

[@SethHenry-j5s]

Fix this problem now

[@CJ21461]

Absolutely disgusting this is what happens when unchecked bureaucracy runs a mock.

[@Bill-im6nt]

I haven't seen any stories about it happening to white Europeans?

[@MrRAGE-md5rj]

It's the exact same bureaucracy that let him & tens of millions of other illegal immigrants into the country in the first place.

[@battle_p9291]

I'm glad to hear this got sorted out, but it still sucks this vet had to deal with the situation of a fraudulent recruitment not his doing. He served honorably and deserves everything he rates.

[@janicesmith1137]

That's terrible. 14 yrs later? Welcome back brother.

[@ainsley1114]

If this man served, he’s a legal veteran and deserves all the benefits that comes with serving. This is disgraceful!

[@paulsaragosa371]

This is the highest injustices

[@tchadtimes]

Thank you for your service and all you service members

[@blueberryhill6948]

He served and I’m glad he is still positive about his mission

[@Anna-b8e1t]

He served this country and should remain here

[@lincolnjean-louis615]

Like this gentleman, in 1997, I was a foreign student and was approached by a recruiter to join the US airforce. Initially, I was interested but then I decided that i shouldn't. Luckily so. Because a couple of years down the line operation desert storm started. I do not regret not joining because I have an extremely fullfilled life.

[@MaryLee-vk5pi]

That's disgusting ' You have natural born American citizens who hate out Military they would never serve Yet you have honorable Service Men and Women like this Man who are treated like the enemy I wish him well

[@jammzy2959]

You described me so well! Things are troops have done to civilians abroad are despicable. America didn't see him as a human or a veteran. He was an African and THAT is why I would never fight for this country. My tax dollars are enough. You do you.

[@Chalmers-e9u]

I was discharged under medical conditions TWENTY SOME YEARS AGO and I can’t get my VA benefits sorted out. I feel like what’s happened to me is a disservice to be sure, but that’s how the United States government do! They don’t give a shit about us after we’re discharged. Loads of people and businesses say they care about the troops and veterans, but how does that work? Oh I get another $5.00 off when I buy a mattress to celebrate Memorial Day? Memorial Day is NOT about sales! It’s disgusting to me that business owners “celebrate” these somber days with marketing and sales.

[@danwittels5542]

Please contact your congressman. They will help you with this issue, if you are entitled to benefits.

[@RichFu-o2m]

Filing a claim for service-connected disability through the help of DAV is free without time limit.

[@CaptRohmer]

It happens so much we have a dept of deported veterans

[@tielmaster7879]

I wonder how many other people experienced this and we never hear about it.

[@jamesnyabicha6387]

This is so heart breaking 💔

[@ComeUp-wo2tl]

I'm going through the same thing I've been waiting for 3 years from the miami office

[@MrsIda]

This is a horrific situation.

[@mac-castleprime]

Honestly without compromise, it's a big slap on Uncle Ben and an insult to a soldier who fought and served them for years with blood, sand and sweat, America is losing its respect, I am just ashamed, it's one of the highest height of racism and wickedness

[@MartinUmbiissa]

Indeed beshaming

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

While they are in, they are supposed to put in their paperwork to become a citizen. I have helped numerous service members become citizens. It’s actually up to them to ask the unit. They know they aren’t citizens but the unit doesn’t.

[@mentorMaya-M23NKJ16]

I remember them calling our home phone persistently in 1994, 1995 asking to enroll my sister in law. Unbelievable

[@okolona1]

Congratulations my brother. I am sorry what happened to you.

[@richardlew3667]

So we welcome illegal immigrants yet we couldn't even bother to help the ones who served our country?

[@proudasiangirl576]

Something really backwards and wrong with the ethics and morals department, for sure! WTH?!

[@fargosantana647]

The US should not be doin that. The Chinese and Russians are happy to accommodate them...

[@nadia_vivace]

This almost happened to me. My relatives advised me against it. I am glad I listened to them

[@reneed9607]

Despicable 😮

[@MyBizOnlu]

Ok i get this was done via fraud, not like he would be aware of the deceit. He served period!!!! He deserves same VA benefits as the rest that served. They need to own up and give him whats rightfully allowed. I come from a long line of thise who served. Son came home from Iraq as a wounded warrior and still fighting with VA for medical care. Luckily my health insurance allowed him to be on my plan til 26, so we were able to get his prosthetic leg, his neuro stimulator and surgery covered by them, all they would do is keep giving him pain pills and spinal injections. He told them I dont want to live on pain meds and become an addict. Luckily that never happened as he suffered pain over pills most days. Wounded warrior program has not helped one time with anything. Now nearing 40 of course he is not on my plan, but the red tape and loopholes are never ending.

[@GoonyMclinux]

Wounded warrior is a scam that sells T-shirts and wants donations. They said they would send me on a retreat if I donate. 😂

[@kingslate1]

I’m in the military. & little do you know that Many immigrants who join the military join as reservist & are not patriotic. They only join just for U.S citizenship. Something should be done about how they take advantage of the system

[@sandilobianco6734]

@@GoonyMclinuxYes. The wounded warriors is a scam.

[@antlou123]

I have heard the same story before. Here is one thing every immigrant needs to know. If you Illegally entered the US or stayed in the US as a tourists and overstayed your visa, you are considered as an illegal immigrant. There are some individuals who enter the military thinking that they will be automatically granted Visa after your service. The government will eventually find out about your status and will do what is written in the law.

[@pasphilc7994]

You sound so ignorant. Does his issue even come close to what you are saying? You are giving an advise under a wrong post.

[@fabienso5889]

The guy was unlawfully enrolled It's the military job to vet people that enter At some point he was then under obligation to serve in the American military due to his enlistment And also forced to leave the us due to visa expiration Alright great the military can recognise its mistake and discharge him and compensate him for the wasted time Nevermind let's just lock him up for one year and deport him

[@Kaodusanya]

Having humanity matters. You are factually correct but if he has completed an extensive background check and served. they should be given citizenship

[@t.m3272]

It's racist actions.... After serving the county, to be deported!!!! What discrimination more than that.. Shame on this people.

[@31BRAVOSFC]

You lost when you brought the word “racist” into the conversation

[@ceel7068]

WELL DONE SO PLEASED YOU FINALLY GET IT SORTED!!!❤❤❤

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

My guy went to pursue his education, the Corporations convinced him to go abroad and kill people instead, afterwards he was discarded cold. Sorry buddy. I hope those Corps get some compassion.

[@Yomommahouse]

Man recruiters gotta still be doing this. I was in marine bootcamp in 2011 with an Asian dude who can barely speak English and was from like Vietnam or something like that.

[@williamfoster4268]

So his enlistment was erroneous, what's the problem here? The problem was the recruiter.

[@farayimatibiri1724]

The problem here was the military should have had adequate systems to detect false recruiting hence they are liable , they are in fact complicit are you in first grade?

[@williamfoster4268]

@@farayimatibiri1724 That's not how it works. Are you unable to comprehend military regulation and policy? I think so.

[@smorris281]

I can certainly understand why his enlistment was fraudulent on his recruiters part, and why he was discharged. However, because he did receive an honorable discharge, he should have still been able to be a permanent resident and entitled to VA benefits.

[@Nikki-q5e]

As a retired Marine this is so disgusting. Don’t give up the fight, there are many of us fighting for you.

[@Nourdin726]

as a Kenyan citizen who lived in canada for 10yrs i can guarantee that my brother can find a better life in kenya with his experience. wishing you the best and hope to see you in kenya.

[@urielrenteria4069]

I joined the Army in 2015, while in reception the Drill Sgt asked " raise your hand if you're not a US citizen ". About 6 of us rose our hand and they took us to start our citizenship packets. 3 weekz later we all had appointments to take our citizenship test. 1 soldier failed the verbal test, you have to read out loud and english sentence, so they told him he'd have to re test in 5 months. About 3 months later I had my citizenship ceremony. There is a process in place and it works. Some fail the test and don't follow up, their residency expires and they're deported, some never even began the process because maybe it was different when they joined and no one told them, but from my experience it works.

[@scdrescher1]

Detention center?! WTF is that?! Of the few things that should be absolute, if you serve honorably you should be honored. What kind of asshat thinks it’s ok to treat these folks like this?

[@hoofarted8709]

Army veteran here...there is more to the story and his enlistment...they showed an "honorable" discharged with the rank of "pfc"...if you just show up on time and are a decent soldier then you will get time in grade rank to specialist...that could be from his basic training discharge into the reserves...if so then he probably had education that allowed him to achieve 'pfc" during basic...also at 1:50 he is shown in a photo with a (from left to right) captain, pfc, decorated airman and then himself without any rank and an id card clipped to his chest...also the name tape and affiliation tape is jacked up...we need to see his enlistment record and what his last discharge was...that would make things more clearer...im not being mean or anything...if he is legit without any misconduct or whatever then he deserves citizenship for serving his country like the rest of us veterans.

[@VB-fo1oc]

They said in the story that he was stripped of his classifications and benefits. I assumed that meant rank and file.

[@sandilobianco6734]

Thank you. People shouldn’t just believe what they hear on KZbin.

[@nigelchapman6154]

I AM A VETERAN OF THE United States ARMY AND WAS DEPORTED/ WRONGFULLY REMOVED SINCE 2OO4, LEAVING BEHIND MILITARY SIBLINGS, CHILDREN AND FAMILY STRUGGLING TO THIS DAY NEVER RECEIVING ANY FORM OF COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED. THEY JUST DON'T CARE!!! BUT THE CREATOR IS REAL. SO I'LL CONTINUE TO THRIVE 👍✊☝

[@RoyceBenning]

He did something that 99% of Americans would not voluntarily do. And for that, I highly commend him for his service and for his continued patriotism despite what he has gone through. He needs to be compensated greatly for the time he was detained and lost time as American due to the deportation. getting citizenship is not enough.