It is significant that Asian Americans have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces because it proves their patriotism and identity as an American regardless of their appearances or ethnic backgrounds. This is also shown in the movie, Only the Brave. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Americans in the U.S. Army were forced to quit their official duties, and innocent Japanese people were sent to remote camps. In order to show their loyalty to America, the second-generation Japanese-Americans volunteer to serve in the U.S. military and formed 100th/442nd battle teams. During World War II, they rescued more than 200 people of the Texas “Lost Battalion,” and became recognized for their bravery and sacrifice. The second-generation Japanese-American soldiers tried to show they were loyal as anybody in America through their sacrifices on the battle.
