U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Pablo Vergara, Platoon 3066,

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Pablo Vergara, Platoon 3066, Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Sept. 14, 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. Vergara, from Miami, originally from Chile, is scheduled to graduate Sept. 15, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)