No, they don't give up being an American. They give up being a private citizen and officially become U.S. Government property and will act, speak and do as told for as long as you are enlisted. If you don't want to follow that, don't sign up.
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No, they don't give up being an American. They give up being a private citizen and officially become U.S. Government property and will act, speak and do as told for as long as you are enlisted. If you don't want to follow that, don't sign up.