Pfc. Araceli Y. Jimenez Maya, Platoon 4007, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship Feb. 23, 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. Jimenez Maya, from Santa Ana, Calif., originally from Mexico, is scheduled to graduate Feb. 24, 2017.

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