Pfc. Kevin Castano, Platoon 1068, Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship Sept. 21, 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. Castano, from Hialeah, Fla., originally from Colombia, is scheduled to graduate Sept. 22, 2017.

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