Kandahar Naturalization Ceremony Part 2

By Spc. Edward Garibay, 16th Mobile Public Affairs DetachmentOctober 8, 2010

Kandahar Airfield Naturalization Ceremony 2
1 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army Spc. Hamed Sikandary, a native of Afghanistan, smiles while looking at his Certificate of Naturalization, proof of his U.S. citizenship, during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 servicemembers wer... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army Pfc. Olumide Aladesaiye, a native of Nigeria, bows his head during the benediction for the naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 servicemembers were naturalized during the ceremony. The ceremony was the... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The American Flag sits atop The Citizen's Almanac at a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 servicemembers were naturalized during the ceremony. The ceremony was the first of its kind held at Kandahar Airfi... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The 88 newest U.S. citizens pose for a group shot with Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale, deputy commander of support for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan,; Army Brig. Gen. Reynold Hoover, commander of Joint Support Command - Afghanistan,; and members of the U.S.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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5 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Servicemembers from areas of operation around Afghanistan hold their Certificates of Naturalization, proof of their U.S. citizenship, during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 servicemembers were natura... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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6 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A U.S. Marine receives his Certificate of Naturalization and a command coin from Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale, deputy commander of support for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A tot... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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7 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Servicemembers from areas of operation around Afghanistan raise their right hand while repeating the Oath of Allegiance in order to become U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 service... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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8 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Servicemembers from areas of operation around Afghanistan raise their right hand while repeating the Oath of Allegiance in order to become U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 service... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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9 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – : Army Sgt. Barvin Santer, a native of Micronesia, raises his right hand while repeating the Oath of Allegiance in order to become a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. A total of 88 servicemembers... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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10 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Servicemembers from areas of operation around Afghanistan listen to keynote speaker, Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale, deputy commander of support for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, before becoming U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Ai... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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11 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Keynote speaker, Army Maj. Gen. Timothy McHale, deputy commander of support for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, addresses the congregation during a naturalization ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. During the ceremony 88 men and women, from... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL