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315 AW Airmen earn CCAF degrees

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  • By Senior Airman Bobby Pilch
  • 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. --  Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing received their degrees from the Community College of the Air Force and participated in the graduation ceremony hosted at the base theater at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Sunday, May 6, 2012.

The CCAF offers enlisted airmen the opportunity to earn an associate in applied science degree or a professional certification certificate in one of several fields of study. Approximately 73 graduates received CCAF degrees specializing in areas such as Information Systems Technology, Logistics and Health Care Management.

"Obtaining your advanced degree is truly your key to professional development," said Senior Master Sgt. Eric Keys, superintendent 315 AW Force Development and Education office. "Your CCAF degree stays with you for the rest of your life and is a testament to the member's drive for success."

The CCAF is a federally-charted degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Force's enlisted servicemembers. They partner with more than 90 affiliated Air Force schools, 82 Education Service Offices located worldwide and more than 1,500 civilian academic institutions to serve more than 320,000 active, guard and reserve enlisted personnel, making CCAF the world's largest community college system.

"Education benefits don't end with receiving a CCAF, they extend to achieving a bachelor's, master's and professional military education," said Sergeant Keys. "There are a number of programs available to assist members further their educational goals."

Established April 1, 1972, the CCAF has awarded more than 335,000 associate in applied science degrees and students have earned more than 1.6 million hours of college credit.

"I invite all members, enlisted and officers to contact their education office to help identify which benefits are available and right for them," said Sergeant Keys.

To learn more about the CCAF, follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCAFFB or go directly to the website at http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/

Locally, airmen can visit the Force Development and Education office located in Building 51 at Joint Base Charleston.