Pvt. Mattheus H. Tiger Braga, Platoon 1094, Alpha Company,

Pvt. Mattheus H. Tiger Braga, Platoon 1094, Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, earned U.S. citizenship Nov. 17, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Before earning citizenship, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the English language and American government, show good moral character and take the Oath of Allegiance to the U.S. Constitution. Tiger Braga, from Orlando, Fla., originally from Brazil, is scheduled to graduate Nov. 18, 2016. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro)