COB ADDER - Soldiers with the 2nd Det., have been taking advantage of the benefits of the Army’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), by working towards earning a degree while deployed. GoArmyEd is an online portal that allows deployed soldiers to access the TAP, and pursue their educational goals.
Soldiers can request for tuition assistance on-line anytime for classroom, distance learning, and eArmyU online college courses. There are many regionally-accredited colleges and universities with over 1,000 available degree plans available.
NCOs with the 2nd Det., asked their soldiers what they wanted to accomplish while deployed at COB Adder. They set their professional and personal self-development goals through eArmyU. Many soldiers realized that they wanted to make the most out of their deployment, by pursuing a college degree. They're using their free time wisely to improve themselves, while still focusing on their ongoing mission.
Staff Sgt. Shedric Mason is currently enrolled in Central Texas College, to complete a bachelor’s degree in network system administration and military mgt. science. Mason plans to use his degree to further his civilian and military career.
“It's an opportunity for any deployed soldier to obtain a college degree, because we're away from everyday distractions,” said Spc. Kristie Hatch, an ammo supply point standard Army ammo system-modernization specialist with the 2nd Det. “When I have free time, I'm constantly searching for the right college for me in pediatric nursing.”
