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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 8/15/2010


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Hello there, thank you for taking my question.

Proud to say, both of my son's (21,19) are working on joining the USAF. My 21 year old was home schooled, and received his HS Diploma from American School, located in Lansing, IL. My husband thinks this may be viewed as a GED?

Can you tell me if this is a concern or somehow considered less than a traditional HS Diploma?

I appreciate you time, Blanca

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Blanca,

Sorry I couldn't answer sooner, I was off on a no-notice mission.

You are wise to be concerned because sometimes a GED just isn't acceptable.

What your sons have earned is a legitimate high school diploma.
The American School is regionally and nationally accredited
and an American School diploma is widely accepted by colleges and employers, including the military.

I applaud them for sticking with it and graduating, and you for teaching them.  Not many mothers have that patience or dedication.  I am a certified, licensed high school teacher and even I would balk at the thought of having to teach my own kids.  Sometimes it was just nice to send them off to school so I could have some peace and quiet around the house.

I hope they follow through and join the military, it'll do wonders for them.

Colonel H

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MARK A. HOWELL

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

Experience

Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors
Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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