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Rows of Marines stand at attention at an outdoor ceremony aboard a ship

18 Marines become citizens in battleship ceremony in North Carolina

The ceremony was one of the largest ever for a Marine infantry battalion.

By Irene Loewenson

10 months ago

Federal judge rules DoD’s policy unlawfully slows immigrant troops’ path to citizenship

Adding a requirement for an extended time in service before getting a certificate of service needed to apply for an expedited process was unlawful, judge said.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

This former Iraqi interpreter turned US soldier says agency is blocking his path to citizenship

Haeder Al Anbki was all set to become a U.S. citizen last year.

5 years ago

Naturalizations drop 65 percent for service members seeking citizenship after Mattis memo

The number of service members applying for and earning U.S. citizenship through military service has dropped 65 percent since Defense Secretary Jim Mattis directed additional background checks for non-citizen troops.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Sailor faces deployment and immigrant wife’s deportation

As Juan Quiroz readies to get underway aboard the amphibious assault ship Essex, his wife faces a deportation order and could be kicked out of the country while he's gone, leaving behind their two boys.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

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