US | Barack Obama Reservist: Obama's Not a Citizen, Can't Send Me to War Reservist says he shouldn't have to serve since Obama isn't a citizen By Nick McMaster Posted Jul 14, 2009 6:16 PM CDT Copied In this photo taken July 9, 2009, a U.S. Marine communicates with a fighter aircraft overhead, unseen, in Aynak, Helmand province south of Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo/David Guttenfelder) An Army reservist has devised a creative way to try to avoid going to Afghanistan: He says he isn’t obligated to follow the commander-in-chief’s orders because Barack Obama isn’t a citizen and therefore can’t legally be president, reports the Ledger-Enquirer of Columbus, Ga. His attorney, who has represented others who have challenged Obama’s citizenship, filed a request to award Maj. Stefan Frederick Cook conscientious objector status. A hearing takes place later this week. Read These Next Mark Zuckerberg's 'list' has Silicon Valley buzzing. IAEA chief downplays damage to Iran nuclear sites. Tillis, who opposes Trump bill, won't seek reelection. Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies Report an error