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Patriot Academy Welcomes New Staff

By 1LT Kyle Key May 7th, 2010

Human Resources NCO, SFC Tony J. Edmond

“God Bless the Guard!” can be heard echoing through the halls of the National Guard Patriot Academy High School when Sgt. 1st Class Tony J. Edmond reports to work.  Edmond, a native of Dublin, Georgia, reported to the Patriot Academy in April 2010 to [...]

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Congressman Declares Military High School for Dropouts a Success

By 1LT Kyle Key April 6th, 2010

U.S. Representative Baron Hill, who represents the 9th District of Indiana, has made several visits to the Patriot Academy since its beginning in June 2009 to encourage Soldiers to stay the course in order to earn their high school diplomas. This time, Hill personally returned to the academy Wednesday, March 31, to congratulate each Soldier, [...]

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Class Graduates from Military’s Only Accredited High School

By John Crosby March 22nd, 2010

Military’s only accredited high school graduates first class Patriot Academy student-Soldiers earn diplomas at Muscatatuck, Ind.
Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind. – The military’s first ever accredited high school, Patriot Academy, graduated its first class today at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center near Butlerville, Ind.
The program is aimed at combating the nation’s growing high school dropout [...]

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Ind. Superintendent Enlists Military to Combat Dropout Epidemic

By 1LT Kyle Key January 26th, 2010

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. – In the latest move to reduce the growing rate of high school dropouts and keep Indiana students in school, the state’s chief public education official has placed a new weapon in his arsenal.

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High School Students Experience Extreme Field Trip

By 1LT Kyle Key December 2nd, 2009

CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind. – High school students from the National Guard Patriot Academy took a break from the books and embarked on their first field training exercise at the ranges here Oct. 16-17, 2009.

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From High School Drop Out to College Bound, National Guard Patriot Academy Puts Soldiers on Fast Track to Success

By 1LT Kyle Key October 10th, 2009

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind.– Only months ago, four dozen high school dropouts from around the country faced a bleak future and limited opportunities in the work force. Now, they are Soldiers on their way to earning their high school diplomas and credits toward a college degree.

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Military's First High School for Soldiers Accredited by IN Department of Education

By 1LT Kyle Key August 28th, 2009

MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Education granted an accreditation to the military’s first and only high school program for US service members.

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