Pvt. Alezander Hernandez, Platoon 1102, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship Dec. 15, 2016, on Parris Island, Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the English language and American government, show good moral character and take the Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution. Hernandez, from Miami, originally from Cuba, is scheduled to graduate Dec. 16, 2016. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)

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