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Schools

During sports class, fourth-graders from the elementary school in Göttschied, Germany, near Baumholder, explain the task that needs to be accomplished to their U.S. team member, Spc. William Whitt, a member of Baumholder’s Better Opportunities for Single Service Members program.

Baumholder BOSS Soldiers help German children with English

Story and photo by Bernd “Bernie” Mai
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

“This is the music room,” said young Emilian Lindemann in his best English to the American guests. The second-grader and his classmates at Göttschied Elementary School were showing three U.S. Soldiers their school.

November 21, 2013 ×

Schools

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AF provides tools to reach higher

by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From the first time people open their eyes they are always learning. Growing up, parents, teachers, coaches and many other people have stressed the importance of education, but in some circumstances, such as being an Airman, people need to be educated on how to get an education.

November 21, 2013 ×

Schools

Agencies work to bolster vet, family education outcomes

by Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service

Several government agencies are working on initiatives to improve educational success rates for service members, veterans and their families, senior Department of Veterans Affairs and consumer protection officials told lawmakers today.

July 25, 2013 ×

Features

Army education counselor Sarah Jones helps Spc. Brianna Smith with an online federal student aid application during a March 29 workshop at U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.

Workshop explains education funding alternatives

Sgt. 1st Class Pamela Frank relied upon Army tuition assistance to help fund her education. But she knew the program might not last. Fortunately, for many service members, the government voted in late-March to reinstate TA funding. Army education centers are awaiting guidance on when that will occur.

April 4, 2013 ×
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