Pfc. Iurie Pintea, Platoon 3069, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship Sept. 1, 2016, 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. Pintea, from Orleans, Mass., originally from Moldova, is scheduled to graduate Sept. 1, 2016. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)


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