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Americans in the Israeli Air Force?
F-22
11/9/2007 10:13:56 PM
Just curious, can an American who becomes an Israeli Citizen join the IAF?
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jastayme3
11/11/2007 2:40:36 AM
Just curious, can an American who becomes an Israeli Citizen join the IAF?
I suppose so. There are several Americans who have served on the ground in the IDF.
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battar
You said citizen
11/11/2007 2:40:33 PM
Israeli citizens can, and in some cases must, serve in the IDF. If you are an Israeli citizen, it doesn't matter if previously you were a citizen of the USA or Mars. However, in some cases your security clearance might be compromised.
I know there was one case of an ex USAF F-4 pilot who served as a pilot in the IAF, but that was the '70s , things are different now.
If you are seriously considering the alternatives, I might advise you that to the best of my knowledge the food in the US forces - certainly in the US Navy - is better than you will find in the IDF, unless you limit your caloric intake to food which has been marked "kosher" by religious authorities. Take your pick.
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jastayme3
11/11/2007 10:10:24 PM
Gentile volunteers from foreign countries would probably be forbidden unless they
officially immigrated. After all depending on mercenaries is degrading(I think there is a difference between
dependancy on them and having a few around but others are more picky). A Diaspora would of course be eligible under the Law of Return and a number have availed. Aaron Wolf in A Purity of Arms describes a number of foreigners in his unit. If Israeli recruiters are like others, I really doubt that they ask questions diligently and if a kid looking for a reputation once to join a prestiegious army like the IDF he could, I suppose, temporarily change his name to Goldberg.
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Barca
11/14/2007 11:02:40 AM
If you are an Israeli citizen, it doesn't matter if previously you were a citizen of the USA or Mars.
So even Otis Sistrunk can qualify.
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battar
Never met him
11/14/2007 2:25:46 PM
I've never met Otis Sistrunk. Who is he?
If he is an Israeli citizen between the age of 18-23 he has an obligation to serve his country. If he is an Arab or a religious fundementalist or possesor of a criminal record or medically unfit he will be granted an exemption. Of course, his social background may limit his security clearance so that we will only get a job behind the counter in the canteen.
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