Pvt. Tyreek L. Braithwaite, Platoon 3086, India Company,

Pvt. Tyreek L. Braithwaite, Platoon 3086, India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Oct. 20, 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. Braithwaite, from Brooklyn, N.Y., originally from Guyana, is scheduled to graduate Oct. 21, 2016. (Photo by Cpl. Vanessa Austin)