Naturalization Ceremony – Sept. 29, 2016 [Image 21 of 27]

PARRIS ISLAND, SC, UNITED STATES

09.29.2016

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren 

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island           

From left, Pvt. Lourdes B. Santiago, Platoon 4035, Pvt. Marian G. Escobedo Villanueva, Platoon 4035, Pfc. Perla M. Leon Martinez, Platoon 4035, Pfc. Xiaolu Wang, 4035, Pfc. Amanda H. Issa, Platoon 4034, and Pvt. Sarah G. Ozelieri, Platoon 4035, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 29, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. 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 U.S. Constitution. Santiago, from Las Vegas, is originally from Philippines. Escobedo Villanueva, from Columbus, Ohio, is originally from Mexico. Leon Martinez, from Queen Creek, Ariz., is originally from Mexico. Wang, from Flushing, N.Y., is originally from China. Issa, from Madison Heights, Mich., is originally from Iraq. Ozelieri, from Phoenix, is originally from Brazil. These Marines graduate Sept. 30, 2016. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren)

• Date Taken: 09.29.2016
• Date Posted: 09.29.2016 20:28
• Photo ID: 2888514
• VIRIN: 160929-M-ZW564-042
• Resolution: 5760x3240
• Size: 9.34 MB
• Location: PARRIS ISLAND, SC, US