Pvt. Solangel N. Valdez Geraldino, Platoon 4041, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship Nov. 17, 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. Valdez Geraldino, from New York, originally from Dominican Republic, is scheduled to graduate Nov. 18, 2016. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)

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