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Brad Brezinski, BSAST

Brad Brezinski, BSAST
"After completing the degree, I was selected for Chief Petty Officer, which is a great honor for an enlisted member of the Navy..."
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Vito DiMicco, MSM

Vito DiMicco, MSM
"Being in the military for 26 years, I was trying to get myself ready for retirement..."
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Vietthi Nguyen, BSAST

Vietthi Nguyen, BSAST
"As a military member, I am busy serving our country, protecting our freedom and serving my family…TESC was the number one pick for me because it offers flexibility..."
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Aaron Bonniwell, BSAST

Aaron Bonniwell, BSAST
"Thomas Edison has helped me achieve my personal goal of completing a degree while I’m in the Navy..."
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Brandon Starnes

Brandon Starnes, BSAST
"I chose Thomas Edison because I think it gives working professionals a chance to get back to class and work toward their degree or their goals..."
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Mandy Starnes

Mandy Starnes, MSN
"My husband is in the Navy and we have to move a lot…Thomas Edison allows me to take my classes with me…it was very convenient for us..."
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Jacob Klemm

Jacob Klemm, BS
"I enjoyed taking classes from home and not in the confines of a conventional setting of having to sit in a classroom…it’s nice to have the flexibility..."
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Jessica Galati

Jessica Galati, BA
"I received my degree completely online…the mentors have been very helpful and the interaction with classmates has been really good..."
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Jeremy Wasson

Jeremy Wasson, BSAST
"Thomas Edison seemed to be the one that work most with my schedule and give me the most amount of credits for what I’ve done in the Navy..."
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Tiffany Wasson

Tiffany Wasson, AAS
"I’ve always wanted to get a college degree, it’s just that when you marry a military man it’s hard because you move around…I’ve had a great experience at Thomas Edison..."
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Tabitha Miller

Tabitha Miller, BSAST
"Thomas Edison was the most military-friendly school we could go to…being able to take online classes and work at your own pace really helped..."
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Bill Benson

Bill Benson, BSAST
"Once I talked with the people here at Thomas Edison, they guided me through the process."
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Jason Didomenico

Jason Didomenico, BA
"I liked the curriculum and I liked that this school is regionally accredited versus nationally."
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Air Force General Education Mobile (GEM) Program

Complete Your General Education Requirements Through the Air Force GEM Program

Thomas Edison State College is a participating institution in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program.

The College’s participation in the program enables airmen to complete up to 15 credits of their general education requirements in a single block of five online courses at Thomas Edison State College that may be applied directly to a student’s Associate in Applied Science degree at CCAF or a degree at Thomas Edison State College. By earning the general education requirements in a single block of courses from one institution, students will benefit from greater continuity and be able to complete their degree more quickly. With online courses, students can continue their education without interruption, regardless of whether they go on temporary duty or deploy.

View Thomas Edison State College courses approved for GEM Program

How It Works
After students enroll for a five-course sequence, they may register for the individual courses when they are ready. Students will be reminded by e-mail when it's time to register for a course, but you can still work at their own pace during the semester.

The Air Force Portal is the central online location for the program. From there, students can browse course offerings, register for a five-course sequence and order transcripts.

For more information on getting started, contact Kelli Parlante at (866) 446-1804, or contact the McGuire Air Force Base DSN number (609) 650-5438.

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