380th AEW setting high standard for higher education Published May 17, 2008 By Senior Airman Ross M. Tweten 380th Air Expeditionary Wing SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's Education Office tested 1,058 Airmen during Air and Space Expeditionary Force 1/2; a significant increase from the previous rotation's final tally of 811. According to Tech. Sgt. Martin McClain, 380th AEW Education Office non-commissioned officer in charge for AEF 1/2, averaging over 65 various post secondary and professional military education tests per week, the 380th AEW administered significantly more tests than most bases throughout the Area of Responsibility who only administer roughly 30 tests per week. As AEF 3/4 gains momentum, the Education Office hopes to keep up its already outstanding standard. "The processes of testing couldn't be easier," said Tech. Sgt. John Tooze, the new 380th AEW Education Office NCOIC. "The studying material is readily available and we offer tests every day, six days per week." The 380th AEW Education Office holds three testing sessions per day at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The office has 55 different CLEP, DSST, and Excelsior titles. According to Capt. Jeff Ketterling, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Executive who completed three of the five tests required for Squadron Officer School, it's great to have this capability in the AOR. "The process was easy and convenient, and now I'm well on my way to completing my PME." For more information on the 380th AEW Education Office and testing, call Sergeant Tooze at 434-3748.