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CCAF Olympics motivate Airmen to 'go for gold'

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  • By Linda Richardson and Jude Marranco
  • 87th Force Support Squadron
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  All enlisted Air Force members are encouraged to participate in Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's inaugural Community Collage of the Air Force Olympic Games. The goal through the next six months is to complete all remaining CCAF degree requirements and be nominated for the degree no later than Aug. 31, 2013.

Why compete?
- The Squadron with the most CCAF graduates will receive the Gold CCAF Olympics Trophy to be awarded at the graduation ceremony this fall.
- CCAF graduates are eligible to compete for the Air Force Association Pitsenbarger Award, a $400 grant for CCAF graduates pursuing a bachelor's degree. This grant will be awarded at the graduation ceremony this fall. The more graduates, the more grants.
- The first graduate of each month of competition will receive an event gift card or tickets to a professional sporting event.

How to compete:
- Review the CCAF progress report through the Air Force Portal.
- Set up an appointment with a CCAF advisor via 87EducationCenter@us.af.mil .
- Schedule CCAF-applicable classes or college-level exams.
- Complete all CCAF degree requirements.
- Get nominated for a degree by Aug. 31.

Performance Enhancement tools:
- Air Force Virtual Education Center, available on the Air Force Portal.
- Military Tuition Assistance briefing every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the Education and Training Center.
- National Test Center CLEP.
- Burlington County College spring/summer schedule.
- CCAF address for mailing transcripts: CCAF/DESS, 100 South Turner Blvd, Maxwell Gunter Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. 36114.

For those Airmen ready now:
- Register for the free online Social Science Course offered by the Air Force Culture and Language Center at www.culture.af.mil/courses/.
- Register for accelerated courses offered by Burlington County College. Contact Jennifer George at 754-2577, email: jgeorge@bcc.edu or visit the Education and Training Center, room 107.
- Contact 87EducationCenter@us.af.mil for CCAF counseling appointment.
The CCAF Olympic Ambassadors will be working with unit Command Chiefs to provide everyone with more resources through the next 6 months. Check with unit first sergeant or squadron chiefs periodically for these updates. Let the games begin!
Email 87EducationCenter@us.af.mil for more information.