Story by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis | 2nd Bomb Wing | 08.25.2025
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 2nd Bomb Wing shares his journey of immigrating from Ukraine and becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen....
Story by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy and 1st Sgt. Thaddeus Harrington | 60th Presidential Inauguration Joint Information Center | 01.18.2025
Standing guard on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington D.C. is different from life in Pennsylvania for the Liberian born U.S. Army Sgt. Gaye-Lortu Breeze. The Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier volunteered for Joint Task Force-District of Columbia’s (JTF-DC) support to the 60th Presidential Inauguration – his first presidential inauguration as an American citizen....
Story by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies | Minot Air Force Base | 12.02.2024
The 5th Bomb Wing legal office at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, has revived a valuable resource for service members and their families: the Citizenship and Immigration workshop. Originally initiated by Staff Sgt. Jessica Ramsey, this seminar provides crucial information and support for those navigating the often complex process of U.S. citizenship and immigration. The class is currently......
Story by Staff Sgt. Terry Rajsombath | 110th Public Affairs Detachment | 10.20.2024
Spc. Junior Canario deploys to Kosovo, anticipating to receive his American citizenship while deployed. Due to unknown circumstances, Canario travels back to his home state of RI with his platoon sergeant to swear in and receive his U.S. citizenship....
Story by Spc. Seth Cohen | New Jersey National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion | 08.04.2024
Bea Lujan's story is one of determination and resilience. Urged by her dying father to seek a life beyond their small Spanish town, Lujan was inspired by a formative year in the U.S. to return for college. Despite facing financial and citizenship challenges, she eventually enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Driven by her father's last wish, Lujan overcame obstacles to achieve her......
Story by Jordyn McCulley | Fort Carson Public Affairs Office | 04.18.2024
The lives of 18 Soldiers and one spouse from 14 different countries changed April 18, 2024, after their hard work paid off, when they officially swore into being a citizen of the United States of America....
Story by Staff Sgt. Courtney Glen White | 12th Marine Corps District | 04.02.2024
As recruits arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego this week, a new chapter of patriotism and opportunity unfolded. With the revival of expedited naturalization, eight recruits from the 12th Marine Corps District arrived to embark on a journey that will conclude with both the title Marine and U.S. Citizen....
Story by Senior Airman Raya Feltner | 31st Fighter Wing | 03.18.2024
Born in the Cayman Islands, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 510th Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, spent his formative years immersed in the vibrant culture and warmth of his homeland. But life had other plans for him....
