Pvt. Moises Rodriguez Martinez, Platoon 3096, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship Dec. 8, 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. Martinez, from Augusta, Ga., originally from Mexico, is scheduled to graduate Dec. 9, 2016. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximilliano Bavastro)

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