Photo By Sgt. John Ortiz | Bronx, N.Y., native Angiene Myers, poses with Maj. Gen. Charles Anderson, the Deputy...... read more read more
By John D. Ortiz
4th Sustainment Brigade
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – A Bronx, N.Y., native Angiene Myers, a sergeant in the Army became a United States citizen Aug. 3, 2008, at a naturalization ceremony held here.
Myers, a multimedia illustrator with the 4th Sustainment Brigade based out of Fort Hood, Texas, is originally from Jamaica, and is currently serving on her first deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Like the rest of the service members, Myers was inspired to become a citizen of the country she pledged to protect when she enlisted in the service.
"It's an overwhelming experience, I've been living in this country since I was 10 years old and I can truly call myself an American," said Myers.
Applicants applying for citizenship of the United States would have to wait at least five years, but as a member of a military service serving the United States, Myers was eligible to apply as soon as her enlistment began.
"My naturalization process was very long due to the fact I moved several times since applying for my citizenship," she said. "I finally got lucky during this deployment."
During the ceremony, Myers promised to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, as a member of the military; this promise is not far from the oath she took as a recruit when she enlisted in the Army.
"My family is very proud, it took a long time to finally get to this moment," she said. "They wish they could be here to share the moment with me in person."
21 service members from 11 different countries representing the United States Army and Navy participated in the naturalization ceremony.
"We are here today to celebrate the induction of new citizens to the United States of America," said Maj. Gen. Charles Anderson, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Central.
"Since 9/11, more than 36-thousand members of the Armed Forces have become U.S citizens, today you add to the great legacy of the immigrants who have come before you," he said.
"It is an honor for me to share this very special day with you, citizenship is one of the most coveted gifts that the U.S. government can bestow," said Anderson. "I know you are grateful for the opportunities that you have been given, you have earned the privilege of American Citizenship."
"With every new citizen who is woven in our national tapestry, our cultural fabric is enriched and our diversity is strengthened, securing America's promise as a nation of immigrants," he said. "Today we welcome you, as the newest members of the American family."
| Date Taken: | 08.03.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 09.05.2008 14:16 |
| Story ID: | 23274 |
| Location: | CAMP ARIFJAN, KW |
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