Pfc. Francisco Tafoya Gamez, Platoon 3042, Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship June 15, 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. Tafoya Gamez, from Birmingham, Ala., originally from Mexico, is scheduled to graduate June 16, 2017.

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