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BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Spc. Roberto R. Wells, a member of the 3-142 Assault Helicopter Battalion, takes his oath of U.S. citizenship during a naturalization ceremony at Al-Faw Palace March 3.
The naturalization ceremony was the final step for 251 Servicemembers to become citizens of the United States. Wells is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and has served in the New York Army National Guard for the past three years.
The participants were originally citizens of more than 60 countries, including 10 from Iraq. Joining Wells as America�s newest citizens from the battalion were Sgt. Daniel J. Sherwin of Canada and Sgt. Norberto M. Reyes from the Dominican Republic. Photo by Pfc. Jasmine N. Walthall.
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WBNG -- Wed, 20 May 2026 Citizen Preparedness Corps to host emergency training sessions in Tompkins County (Video) TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Next month, Tompkins County residents will have the opportunity to learn how to be prepared for emergencies. The Citizen Preparedness Corps, led by the New... (more)
Rome Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 19 May 2026 Former EADS commander Roos retires after 30 years of service ROME Air Force Col. Joseph F. Roos, a Manlius resident and former commander of the Eastern Air Defense Sector, was recognized for 30 years of service during a retirement ceremony on Tuesday,... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 18 May 2026 Duty Calls: 2 officers honored for decades of exemplary military duty New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Dage McNitt of Ballston Lake, an Iraq War veteran, received his fifth Meritorious Service Medal and a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal during... (more)
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