In the war in Iraq, thousands of American soldiers have fought and died for their country. And alongside these men and women are U.S. soldiers from other countries, volunteering to serve their adopted country. Immigrants have been on the U.S. military's front lines since the nation was founded. And today, the fifth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq serves as a reminder of the 20,000 noncitizens serving on active duty in the U.S. military. Many of these immigrants are stationed in Iraq.

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