Immigrant sailors and Marines sworn as citizens on Veterans Day
Marine Cpl. David Antonio Garcia and 79 other sailors and Marines from 25 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens aboard the USS Midway on Veterans Day. The ceremony, attended by relatives, occurred as about 160,000 troops were deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Garcia, 21, reflected on leaving loved ones and serving under the U.S. flag.
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Citizenship ceremony aboard USS Midway honors veterans
More than 68,000 foreign-born soldiers gained citizenship after an executive order by President Bush. About 31,000 non-citizens live in the U.S. while 142,000 U.S. troops are in Iraq. Judge William Hayes administered the oath as troops from various countries marked Veterans Day.
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Young Purple Heart winner honored in North Charleston ceremony
Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Riccio, 19, praised as an American hero after earning a Purple Heart for injuries in Iraq. Mayor Keith Summey lauded his courage as dozens of veterans, including elders, applauded in a city park. Riccio recalled firefights near Fallujah and a 30 mile medevac to care. The event honored over 200 veterans with commemorative medals amid Iraq casualty memorials.
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Bush honors hidden heroes on Veterans Day amid Iraq war notes
President Bush paused at Arlington National Cemetery to honor veterans including those fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. He praised soldiers waging a winning battle against insurgents west of Baghdad and noted the rising U S casualties and wounded aiding the war effort.
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