Obama hosts naturalization ceremony Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will host a naturalization ceremony for active duty members of the military.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (neh-pahl-ih-TAN'-oh) will deliver the oath of allegiance at Friday's ceremony.

The president also will present an award called the Outstanding American by Choice Recognition.

In the afternoon, the Obamas plan to depart for a weekend vacation getaway in Asheville, N.C.