More Asian-Americans Joining U.S. Army

We have written about how more Asian-Americans are joining the army, and this California Report audiocast talks in more detail about why: A down economy has more Asian-Americans joining for education benefits. More often than not, Asian-Americans are joining support positions that are not on the front lines, going for positions that will translate well into jobs in civilian life. Otto Lee, Sunnyvale City Councilman, was a logistical officer in Iraq, and The Wife’s nephew was there also serving as a dentist.  The report also says that the visibility of high profile Asian-Americans military personnel like Eric Shinseki, current Veteran Affairs Secretary, and Antonio Taguba, who wrote an Army report on Abu Ghraib abuses, may also be driving increased interest.

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