Defending a country, becoming a citizen
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael De Nyse, 7th District Public Affairs Detachment Central
A tear born from pride forms in the eye of a young man as he finally achieves his lifelong goal. As a young boy, he played on the beaches in Cardenas, Cuba; as man, he serves the U.S. Coast Guard with only one wish – to become a citizen of the country he loves. His wish came true.
Seaman Alayn...
Coast Guard crewmember receives U.S. citizenship in St. Petersburg, Fla.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seaman Alayn Hernandez, crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Joshua Appleby, homeported in St. Petersburg, Fla., received his U.S. citizenship aboard the Appleby in a small ceremony, Friday.
Hernandez took his the Oath of Allegiance during a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization ceremony in front of the crew of the Appleby, members of Sector St. Petersburg...
