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New U.S. Citizens in Iraq

New U.S. Citizens in Iraq

During the 13th naturalization ceremony conducted in Iraq, 251 Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines from 65 different countries became American citizens in the rotunda of the Al Faw Palace March 3. The youngest participant was 19 and the oldest was 45. The servicemembers, from places such as Micronesia, Vietnam and Columbia, were welcomed into the American fold on foreign soil where they’re defending the principles of their new home country. “American citizenship means that we each … Read entire article »

Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women

Nixon to Become US Citizen

Spc. Nixon Gabriel Collaguazo Munoz, that is. A neat story that is being repeated hundreds of times throughout the military. I suspect, though, that this is the first Nixon. Spc. Nixon Gabriel Collaguazo Munoz wants to stay in the Army until he retires, but first he has to become a U.S. citizen. The 22-year-old from Ecuador will become a U.S. citizen, along with many other Soldiers, during an upcoming naturalization ceremony in Baghdad at Victory Base, Iraq. Munoz followed his mother to the U.S. in July 2002, and he joined the Army to repay the U.S. for all that it has done for him and his mother. “[I joined] to serve and give back for what this country is giving me,” Munoz said. Munoz drives heavy equipment transport vehicles for the Army in the 353rd … Read entire article »

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Our Best: Texas Guard and New Citizen

Our Best: Texas Guard and New Citizen

Texas National Guard Soldier Pvt. Simone Garner, originally from Germany, is sworn in as a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2008 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Garner is a parachute rigger with the 294th Quartermaster Company (Airborne) in Austin, Texas. Photo by Jeff Crawley … Read entire article »

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Servicemembers Become U.S. Citizens on Election Day

Servicemembers Become U.S. Citizens on Election Day

On a day when Americans exercised an extremely important democratic right, 186 U. S. servicemembers from across Iraq became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony here at Al Faw Palace, Nov. 4. Gen. Ray Odierno, commanding general, Multi-National Force – Iraq, presided over the ceremony and expressed his sincere appreciation for each and every new U.S. citizen, and the significance of becoming a citizen. “Diverse as your backgrounds may be, you all now have one thing in … Read entire article »

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Iraqi Born Marine Receives American Citizenship in Iraq

Iraqi Born Marine Receives American Citizenship in Iraq

“For all of you, the oath of citizenship is more than a formality. And today, America is more than your home; it’s your country. This is one of the things that makes our country so unique. With a single oath, all at once you become as fully American as the most direct descendant of a founding father.” – President George W. Bush Lance Cpl. Evan Eskharia, a basic water systems technician with Marine Wing Support … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Marines, Military, War on Terror

New Citizens Are Warriors

New Citizens Are Warriors

Welcome to all those who became Americans. DVIDS By Spc. Giancarlo Casem, 50th Public Affairs Detachment It was a long and arduous journey for some, but it was worth it. This road culminated in a naturalization ceremony at the Zone 1 Chapel at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 29. Twenty-eight service members from the Third Army/U.S. Army Central area of operation became the newest U.S. citizens. “I feel proud,” said Sgt. Noli Batac, 3rd Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment. “I feel happy … Read entire article »

Filed under: Immigration, Military