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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Eskharia shows off his certificate of naturalization after a ceremony at Al-Faw Palace, Baghdad, April 12, 2008. Eskharia, a basic water systems technician, is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Eskharia shows off his certificate of naturalization after a ceremony at Al-Faw Palace, Baghdad, April 12, 2008. Eskharia, a basic water systems technician, is assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

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