Pa. National Guard Soldier becomes a U.S. Citizen

Photo By Master Sgt. Matthew Keeler | Pfc. Sabentina Desmornes (Center), a Soldier with Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, holds up her certificate of naturalization after a Naturalization Ceremony at York County Treasurer Administrative Center in York, Pa., on June 16, 2022. Desmornes, who is originally from Haiti, was supported by her company's leadership and her brother at the ceremony (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Keeler).  

YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

06.16.2022

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Keeler 

Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard

YORK, Pa. -- A Soldier with Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division became an U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony June 16 in York, Pa.

Pfc. Sabentina Desmornes, who is originally from Haiti, joined more than 25 other individuals from over 18 countries for the ceremony, which took place at the York County Treasurer Administrative Center.

During the ceremony, the new citizens swore the Oath of Allegiance and recited the Pledge of Allegiance before being presented certificates of naturalization from Judge Michael W. Flannelly declaring them U.S. Citizens.

Desmornes was supported by several individuals from the HSC including her company commander and first sergeant.

• Date Taken: 06.16.2022
• Date Posted: 06.17.2022 07:58
• Story ID: 423203
• Location: YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, US