George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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 00 a 0, 1C Navy ma e educating Sailors a higher priority. During the 2002 deployment, over 800 George K-S ■ Washington Sailors took advantage ot learning opportunities Sailors wouldn't even dream about 50 years ago. ET3(SW) Sarah Watson was one of those enrolled in a Program for Afloat College Education class. I took a business course because 1 hope to be an accountant one day, said the Combat System's Sailor. “It was a challenging course and convenient. It's nice to get closer to earning my degree without having to wait for shore duty to start college. The instruction was good too. With five instructors on board and several classes ranging from basic math to African American history. PNC'(SW) John Ncmitz said the three semesters of study were a great success. I think the command realizes the importance of a higher degree. said Nemitz. the assistant educational services officer. “The majority ol people who join the Navy do so to earn a degree. PACE courses are a great stepping stone for that.” In addition to PACE courses, ESO helped facilitate graduate courses, SATs, A( Ts and assorted military batteries. The deployment was a tremendous success for educating our Sailors, Ncmitz said. We have taken an active interest in getting them what they need

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