Photo By 1st Lt. Robert Prah | Sixteen Soldiers serving with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry...... read more read more
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq — Sixteen Soldiers assigned to the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, were administered June 29 the Scholastic Aptitude Test at the Staff Sgt. Russell J. Verdugo Education Center at Camp Victory, Iraq.
The Soldiers of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team arrived at Victory Base Complex and were given a day of rest prior to the exam. The SAT, proctored by Alice Haas, test examiner at the Camp Victory Education Center, was free of charge to the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. This test, given each year from November through June of each calendar year, is free to military service members serving overseas.
"I'm always amazed by service members who are able to pursue academic endeavors in such a difficult environment. The 56th Soldiers were courteous, surprisingly lighthearted, and easy to accommodate. I'd be happy to test the 56th Stryker Brigade anytime," Haas said via email.
"When I first heard about the SATs, I thought it was a great idea for soldiers so they could take the SAT while in country; they would have the scores to put on the application for college and help speed things along after redeployment. I think the Army in general is doing a good job helping soldiers get their college things together; briefings about new and current benefits, EAP forms, FTA, and the new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. The resources are there."
For Spc.. Mong, 21, of York, Penn., the opportunity to take the SAT will save him time after redeployment. Mong plans on attending college in January 2010 and fully intends on using the new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill that goes into effect Aug. 1.
"I thought it was convenient to be offered in country at no cost. Having the ability to do this doesn't set me back in terms of taking the SAT and using the information on my application," said Spc.. Kyle Yeager. Yeager, 23, serves with the 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry and plans on attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania upon his return home.
For the 16 Soldiers that completed the SAT exam at the Victory Education Center, this is just another check in the box. Next up for these citizen-Soldiers following redeployment — finding the classroom.
| Date Taken: | 07.10.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 07.10.2009 09:59 |
| Story ID: | 36207 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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