Pvt. Carlos L. Espana Palencia, Platoon 2050, Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship July 13, 2017, 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. Espana Palencia, from Lehigh Acres, Fla., originally from Guatemala, is scheduled to graduate July 14, 2017.

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