Veterans, we at Penn Foster thank you for your commitment and sacrifice in serving our country, and we honour your courage and experience. This issue of Penn Foster News is dedicated to you.
Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is the international holiday which commemorates the ending of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Veterans Day, also called Remembrance Day and Poppy Day in other parts of the world, honours members of the armed forces living and deceased, whether or not they have served in a conflict. Please read about some of your classmates below.
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  Bryan M. of Wyoming
“My name is Bryan. I was born and raised in Moorcroft, Wyoming. I am currently enrolled in the Auto Repair Technician Program. Being Active Duty military, stationed overseas in Japan, Penn Foster’s self-paced distance education course was one of the best choices I have made. When I am not working, or have some spare time, I study my program. I get to make my own study schedule that fits within the rest of my working plans. I have been interested in automobiles since I got my first truck five years ago, a 1990 Jeep Comanche. My dad and I would spend day after day rebuilding, cleaning, testing, and repairing everything we could. Right now, I am a Meteorologist for the US Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. It’s a well-chosen job for me, but I wanted something more, something I could have fun with and work using my hands. I spent countless hours looking for the right school that would give me the education I needed for the fast-growing automotive fields. Penn Foster’s Auto Repair program was my choice. I have learned so much since I started my program. When my service is up and it’s time to find a job, I know that the knowledge and education I received from Penn Foster will help me get started. I would recommend Penn Foster to all my friends. It’s convenient, affordable, and, best of all, it’s done at your own pace.”
Bryan N.
USS Kitty Hawk
 Tiffany F. of Saint Petersburg, Florida
“I gave up so much of my life for others
and Penn Foster has allowed me to
do something for myself, now.”
Tiffany F. knows hard work, the consequences of choices and sacrifice. At 18 she gave up a full volleyball scholarship to the University of Florida with the hope of getting married. Seven years later she had no husband, no job, and no career. She decided it was time to do something for herself. “I took a good look in the mirror and thought: I‘m in the best physical shape of my life. I am going to serve my country. My father served in the U.S. Navy, my stepfather was in the U.S. Air Force...so why not me?” Tiffany enlisted in the Navy wanting to become a Master at Arms, similar to a military police officer. She was in Chicago in an anti-terrorism class on September 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked. At boot camp, according to Tiffany, they had no access to newspapers, radio, or television. “We were only told that the World Trade Center & Pentagon were attacked. We had NO details. Nothing. About a week later, we were actually told what happened.” Two months later Tiffany received orders that her division would be going to war. Her tour took her to Greece, Italy, the Azores, and ended up in Bahrain.
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 Shane M. of Palm Springs, California
“My name is Shane M. and I am a combat veteran of the Iraq War, and I am 30 years old. I am a recurring student of Penn Foster. I have graduated from PC Maintenance and Repair and Web Page Designer, and I am currently enrolled in the Advanced Web Page Design Certificate Program. I first enrolled with Penn Foster when I was stationed in Germany back in 1999. I was an IT technician working with thousands of computer systems; I wanted to learn more about the systems, and I heard about Penn Foster. Self-study is much easier for me since my jobs took me away for long periods of time.
Once I completed my PC Maintenance and Repair Program in 2006, I took a job with AT&T in South Korea. Later down the road, I took on another position as an IT contractor for the Army Reserve, I recently moved to Palm Springs, California where I started my own computer and web design service company, DNS-Systems.org. I needed to know more about how to design and manage websites, as well as hire web designers. I went back to where I knew I could learn about this demanding field—Penn Foster. Taking these programs has helped build confidence and knowledge in me and I always recommend Penn Foster to anyone who is looking for a self-study program.”
Shane M.
In his spare time, Shane volunteers with Iraq Star, a non-profit organization that helps wounded soldiers (of the Iraq and Afghanistan War) with reconstructive surgery and medical expenses.
Related Links
Iraq Star
Education Benefits in the Military
Faces of Freedom
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