Pvt. Martha Davila, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th 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. Davila, from Grand Junction, Colo., originally from Mexico, is scheduled to graduate Sept. 22, 2017.

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