America's North Shore Journal

One-hundred ninety-two servicemembers from 54 different countries became U.S. citizens Sept. 1 during a Multi-National Corps – Iraq United States Citizenship Ceremony at Al-Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Baghdad. Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general, MNC-I, presided over the ceremony and, along with Lori Pietropaoli, deputy district director, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, presented a certificate of naturalization to each new citizen. This ceremony was the 12th of its kind in Iraq. “I am extremely honored to preside over such an important event for these great men and women,” Austin said. “Today, we have the opportunity to welcome 192 of our fellow brothers and sisters in arms into our American family.” Austin took time to individually recognize two troops, Marine Corps Sgt. Sidney King III and Spc. … Read entire article »