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Military Skills Lead to Career Certifications – November DIB 2016
The DANTES monthly DIB newsletter is available for download and chock full of great education information… What’s inside: – Main Feature: Benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) while Serving – Education Spotlight: Nellis AFB CLEP-A-THON Saves $120.5K in TA! – Hot News: Free CLEP eGuides, Auto-cancellation of DANTES-funded CLEP […]
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Top 10 College Writing Resources for Military Members
Top 10 College Writing Resources for Military Members Everyone loves writing essays and research papers, right? Ever since you were younger, I’m sure you dreamed of enrolling in college and writing research papers and literary essays. Well, if you are like most students, this couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
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Back to Basics with Academic Skills Training
Back to Basics Basic training, also known as boot camp and various other terms, prepares recruits physically, mentally and emotionally for military service. It gives them the basic tools necessary to perform their duties as a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Coast Guardsman. Throughout a typical military career, members are […]
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When the local Navy College Office closes, how do I pursue my educational goals?
Posted on October 7, 2016 | No CommentsBy: Ed Barker, NETPDC PA Office BETHESDA, Md. — With the announcement of the closings of 16 stateside Navy College Offices on Oct. 1 of this year, and the remaining four (Norfolk, Virginia, San Diego, California, Jacksonville, Florida and Kitsap, Washington) closing by Oct. 1 2017, many Sailors are asking […] -
Get On Target with Written Communication
Posted on October 4, 2016 | No CommentsThe DIB, also known as the DANTES Information Bulletin, is primarily a resource to help education counselors discuss DANTES programs with service members. The October 2016 newsletter edition is about getting on target with written communication skills and more… – Main Feature: 3 Ways to Improve Writing Skills with DANTES programs Academic Skills Training with […] -
How to Improve Military Writing Skills with DANTES Programs
Posted on October 4, 2016 | No CommentsThe military requires its members to meet certain qualifications in tasks like weapons training, physical training, and on-the-job training. Each of these tasks requires repetition to get better and master a skill. Writing is really no different. It’s a skill that can be feared by many (in the beginning), one […]
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3 Reasons to become an AFJROTC Instructor
By Bobby C. Woods Jr., Colonel, USAF, and Erin Roberts, DANTES Public Affairs Many dedicated Air Force (AF) leaders, both officer and enlisted, may find it difficult to hang up the uniform after a successful military career. The military lifestyle of team work, discipline, dedication and hard work are stitched […]
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Top 3 College Comparison Tools for Service Members
The September DIB is online and available for your viewing. Click here for your copy. Here’s what’s inside this month: Main Feature: Top 3 College Comparison Tools TA DECIDE: Compare up to three academic institutions at a time GI Bill Comparison Tool: See how many veteran attend the school or […]
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DANTES Provides Faster Exams Reimbursement Process
Pensacola, Fla.- The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Exams Reimbursement Program has changed a reimbursement policy that will expedite the exams reimbursement process for service members, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve. The policy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the following exams: GED (beginning October […]