U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Pierre Chery, Platoon 2058,

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Pierre Chery, Platoon 2058, Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Aug. 17, 2017, 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. Chery, from West Palm Beach, Fla., originally from Haiti, is scheduled to graduate Aug. 18, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)