Immigrant Soldiers
Fighting for freedom was not new to everyone who served at Camp Howze. Many of its soldiers were among the more than 300,000 foreign-born fighters who immigrated to America. They came from peaceful and war-torn countries with the hope of living a better life. As proof of their devotion to their adopted nation, they joined the military and swore to defend the country. In return for their honorable service, after six months, they could earn U.S. citizenship, a status that guaranteed basic human rights many soldiers were denied by their birth nations. The Camp Howze Howitzer celebrated these naturalized citizens with articles highlighting their unique stories.
