Army Reserve brothers set to become US citizens

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Two brothers assigned with the U.S. Army Reserve and originally from the Philippines are set to become U.S. citizens.

Rashniv and Odini Ramos are scheduled Wednesday to be naturalized during a special ceremony at the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial in Albuquerque.

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, military members with at least one year of service can apply for naturalization.

A naturalization applicant must be a person of good moral character, understand English and have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government.