Dennis Kirabo, originally of Uganda and now a seaman with the United States Coast Guard, salutes during the national anthem at a naturalization ceremony at USM's Hannaford Hall as Kirabo and 85 others become United States citizens Wednesday.
Lapina Loding, originally of South Sudan, proudly displays her Certificate of Naturalization after becoming a United States citizen.
Family members and friends cheer as 86 people receive their Certificates of Naturalization at USM's Hannaford Hall Wednesday.
A man holds a small American flag as he listens while the Petitions of Naturalization are called.
Ochilo Adong of Portland, in brown suit in center, originally a native of South Sudan, poses for a picture with friends and family after he and 85 others from a host of different countries became United States citizens.
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