Pvt. Matias N. Ruiz Tufino, Platoon 2026, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship April 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. Ruiz Tufino, from Miami, originally from Ecuador, is scheduled to graduate April 14, 2017. (

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