to be held overseas took place Saturday at the Al Faw Palace here.
Two-hundred fifty nine service members representing 71 countries held up
their right hands and pledged their allegiance to the country which they
were already defending - thus becoming America 's newest citizens.
"I am deeply honored to be here with you today," said the ceremony's
presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander,
Multi-National Corps - Iraq .
"Our nation's unique quality is that it weaves the world's cultures into
a great American tapestry and our military benefits from their
strengths," Austin continued. "Thank you all for sacrificing so much
for the United States and for the Iraqi people."
Service members from across the Iraq theater of operations gathered at
the palace to take part in the ceremony, representing the Army, Navy and
Marines.
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