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Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines gathered in Patriot Square on Camp Phoenix Kabul, Afghanistan, to swear an oath. On the day of American Independence, 48 service members deployed to Afghanistan in the support of Operation Enduring Freedom were naturalized as United States Citizens. "This group that's here truly represents the values and diversity of America," said Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. "Each of you are clearly doing your part to ensure America's success," he added. Among the naturalized service members: Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipients.
050711-A-YG824-005.JPG Photo By: 1st Lt. Kelly Souza, U.S. Army

Camp Phoenix Kabul, Camp Phoenix Kabul, Afghanistan - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines gathered in Patriot Square on Camp Phoenix Kabul, Afghanistan, to swear an oath. On the day of American Independence, 48 service members deployed to Afghanistan in the support of Operation Enduring Freedom were naturalized as United States Citizens. "This group that's here truly represents the values and diversity of America," said Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. "Each of you are clearly doing your part to ensure America's success," he added. Among the naturalized service members: Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipients.


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