NEW YORK -- A group of 10 Marines, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and soldiers were part of a group of 125 immigrants that received their citizenship on Liberty Island, here, Oct. 28. The event was part of the day-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication. The Department of Homeland Security rewards immigrants who join the military and serve honorably by exempting them from the normal residency requirements. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar told the new citizens, “You are represent what is best about America, because you represent what Americans sho
NEW YORK -- A group of 10 Marines, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and soldiers were part of a group of 125 immigrants that received their citizenship on Liberty Island, here, Oct. 28. The event was part of the day-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication. The Department of Homeland Security rewards immigrants who join the military and serve honorably by exempting them from the normal residency requirements. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar told the new citizens, “You are represent what is best about America, because you represent what Americans should be celebrating and standing for arond the world. We are a nation of diversity, and that diversity strengthens our country.” (Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall. A. Clinton /RELEASED) Troops become citizens on Liberty Island in celebration of 125th Statue of Liberty anniversary by NYCMarines
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