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Education Week
by SSG Vincent Abril
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The Camp Humphreys Education center celebrated Army Education Week Nov. 14 -18 at Camp Humphreys highlighting Soldiers and their educational achievements while serving their country full time.
“I spent six years going to school part time and working full time with no clear path and finally decided to enroll in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program,” said keynote speaker, Lt. Col George Ferido, deputy brigade commander of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, as he offered words of inspiration to current and potential students seeking a higher education.
Ferido also reminded Soldiers of the vast amount of educational resources available to them while serving on active duty.
“Servicemembers are blessed with great educational opportunities sponsored and paid for by the Department of Defense that encourage you to get a degree,” Ferido said. “As a Soldier, you should take full advantage of this while you can.”
During the week Soldiers spoke of the hardships and experiences they had endured while pursuing a degree and serving their country full time.
“It’s a struggle seeking education, but through dedication and perseverance Soldiers can accomplish their goals,” said Spc. Jamie Sasse of Company A, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
The Camp Humphreys Education Center offered briefings during the week on educational programs and opportunities available to Soldiers that show an interest, but motivation seemed to be an over arching theme.
“The main message we want to share is that anything is possible,” said Beverly Suenaga, the education service officer of the Camp Humphreys Education Center.
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