Pvt. Octavio N. Montesdeoca, Platoon 1008, Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned citizenship March 2, 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. Montesdeoca, from Charlotte, , originally from Ecuador, is scheduled to graduate March 3, 2017.

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