From another thread, there was mention of a Nepali joining the United States Army. How foolish are their parents to allow their son to join a foreign army? I know of two other Nepal boys in the U.S. Army. My question is why? Parents work so hard to bring them over to U.S. for more opportunities. Instead, they join the Army to waste a few years in their life or even end their life. There is so much discrimination against foreigner within the army itself. Why join? I can?t understand it. And it is not about discipline or adventure. Good luck in Iraq. Most likely they will be placed in the front lines like blacks and latinos.