Army committed to education

The Education and Services Division is celebrating American Education Week Nov. 16 to 22. This year's theme, "Army Education: Strong Soldiers, Families and Communities!" is compatible with the National Education Association's theme, "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." Supporting AEW acknowledges our continued commitment to provide the tools for educational opportunities to our community, tools that are essential to meet the challenges of leadership today and tomorrow.

The Education and Services Division, (The Education Center) is a key player in the Army's efforts to prepare our Soldiers and Civilians in the workforce as a knowledge and capabilities based force via information and technology. We are dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to achieve and maintain a quality workforce. Tuition Assistance is available to active and Reserve service members who meet eligibility requirements. The Department of Defense authorizes the Soldier approximately $4,500 for tuition costs each fiscal year. CLEP/ DANTES are also available to all members of the Armed Forces free of charge, these examinations result in obtaining college credit with no classroom attendance. Various Military Occupational Speciality qualified jobs also equate to college credit. The benefits of enrolling in colle- giate level courses are endless. We are preparing Soldiers for success today as well as post- Army.

The Education and Services Division offers a variety of programs to assist Soldiers and civilians with pursuing and achieving their collegiate and professional goals.

The Education and Services Division located at Fort Gordon serves as the liaison for more than twelve colleges and universities offering the associate, baccalaureate degrees and certificate programs. Graduate study via classroom or distance learning is also an option for students interested in pursuing a post-graduate degree. Soldiers can earn their degree through distance learning. Program delivery is designed to assist Soldiers affected by busy career and personal obligations.

Regardless of your duty station, you can enroll in college courses. For more information on education partners log onto www.goarmyed.com Your Education Center staff is ready to arm Soldiers and civilians with the armor of Education for a "Strong Army and America!" Join us as we celebrate American Education Week. Education Fair- Eisenhower Army Medical Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Education Fair / Open House, Education & Services Division (The Education Center) Bldg. #21606, 741 Barnes Ave., Fort Gordon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19. Door Prize sponsors are: AAFES PX, Burger King, The Fort Gordon Dinner Theater, Gordon Lanes Bowling Center, and host colleges and universities.