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Yes. Residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands are U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens and male aliens residing in the United States and its territories must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday.

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Yes, they have status as potential draftees as US Citizens.

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Its a personal choice, so no.

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