Story by Ayan Sheikh | DC National Guard | 06.02.2025
The District of Columbia National Guard Tuition Assistance Program—formally known as the Major General David F. Wherley Jr. Retention and College Access Program—has empowered many Guard members to earn degrees and certifications while serving. The program helps Airmen and Soldiers pursue professional certificates, bachelor’s, master’s, and even doctoral degrees. In celebration of......
Story by Staff Sgt. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 05.01.2025
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – Five U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade were among the 61 graduates recognized during a multi-university commencement ceremony, celebrating academic achievements earned while serving overseas, May 1....
Story by Eric Kowal | Picatinny Arsenal | 04.14.2025
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Within the armed forces, senior leaders often encourage fellow servicemembers to pursue civilian education, to enhance their leadership skills and prepare for future roles. While continuing education does come with an associated cost, a variety of educational benefits are available to make servicemembers more valuable to their service branch....
Story by Eric Kowal | Picatinny Arsenal | 04.14.2025
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Within the armed forces, senior leaders often encourage fellow servicemembers to pursue civilian education, to enhance their leadership skills and prepare for future roles. While continuing education does come with an associated cost, a variety of educational benefits are available to make servicemembers more valuable to their service branch....
Story by Christopher Hurd | Defense Media Activity - Army Productions | 12.11.2024
WASHINGTON — The Army announced policy updates today to a pair of voluntary education programs for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The new guidance includes a $500 increase and two semester-hour increase for tuition assistance, and changes to the credentialing assistance program....
Story by Norman Shifflett | Fort Carson Public Affairs Office | 11.21.2024
The Fort Carson Education Center has many resources for service members, Family members and civilians wanting to further their education....
Story by Senior Airman Alex Nottingham | Minot Air Force Base | 09.04.2024
The 5th Force Support Squadron’s Education Center offers an invaluable resource to help service members and civilian employees, both NAF (non-appropriated funds) and GS (general schedule), enhance their skills, pursue higher education, and unlock new career opportunities. Here’s why you should consider taking full advantage of this facility and tuition assistance:...
Story by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 07.31.2024
Supervisory and professional occupations often require postsecondary higher education, providing larger salaries and more financial security. The Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. Retention and College Assistance Program (DCTA) offers Guardsmen tuition assistance to any accredited educational degree program anywhere in the United States offering up to $12,500 per fiscal year....
