My experience at ECPI University was absolutely outstanding. Not only was I able to get the technical degree online that I wanted but I did so while still performing my duties as an Alaska Air National Guardsman. I would report to my unit for duty and at night and on the weekends, I would do my coursework. This flexible solution allowed me to balance family life, work, and school without compromising any of them.
In December of 2012, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology which allowed me to seek a commissioning opportunity. So after 13 years of service as an enlisted man, I was able to become an officer. With my degree I was able to transition from being a technically knowledgeable operator into being a leader of my peers and, of course, there is the added benefit of better pay and retirement.
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