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Marine Air Control Squadron 1 (MACS-1), holds a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 8, 2022. Lt. Col. Andrea Barron commanded MACS-1 for two years before passing on the responsibility to Lt. Col. Benjamin Kiley during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jon C. Stone)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jessie Chiche, a native of Cameroon, West Africa, tells his story of becoming a naturalized citizen through the Marine Corps on Sept. 9, 2024. Chiche was also recently recognized for his hard work by Brig. Gen. Daniel B. Taylor, the assistant wing commander of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. While navigating the path to citizenship, Chiche demonstrated perseverance, excelling in his day-to-day duties. Since 2002, more than 148,000 service members have been naturalized. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian Stippey)