Naturalization Ceremony for U.S. Service Members

President Obama speaks at a naturalization ceremony for 24 members of the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony recognizes the contributions made by immigrant members of the U.S. armed forces who have earned their American citizenship through service to our country, and the contributions immigrants from all walks of life have made to our country throughout its history. Alejandro Mayorkas, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presents the home countries of the candidates for citizenship, and DHS Secy. Janet Napolitano administers the oath of citizenship. President Obama also presents Sgt. Ledum Ndaanee, USMC (E-5) with the Outstanding American by Choice recognition, which highlights the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens.

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[Daysi Hernandez]

Congrats Sargent Ledum Ndaanee!

[Saura74]

Let illegals serve in armed forces for 3 years in exchange for citizenship as well as those that want to immigrate legaly like this great people and throw out those that are in prison that have comited serias crimes.

[jackab222]

i didnt understand ur comment but i realy wish to become a part of america,the best country in world better then australia and canada. God Bless USA if god ever exist. Iraqi

[Ananany Roz]

're probably bald and fat, you're part of America too.

[Ananany Roz]

You know all Mexicans?

[StandWithRand NothingButLoveforRand]

Mexicans are stupid

[jackab222]

Iraqi

[jackab222]

America is for african and mexicans only,its not like what i thought about america!

[pauluzio2k5]

watch ur mouth boy, or u will get a knock on ur door, u dare not say shit about my president or u will get it hot for u.