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Student, Alumnus Showcase NPS at NHA Symposium
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Student, Alumnus Showcase NPS at NHA Symposium

By Dale M. Kuska

U.S. Navy Capt. Benjamin Reynolds autographs a poster showcasing the impact his NPS degree has had on his career during the Naval Helicopter Association's Annual Symposium, May 13. NPS personnel attended the symposium to provide attending junior officers with a greater understanding of their opportunities in graduate education.

Attendance at the NHA Symposium, and a handful of similar events, was made possible by retired Navy Capt. Craig Turley, Director of NPS' San Diego Fleet Concentration Area Engagement Office.

"Reaching out to these officer communities through symposia like this is critical for NPS, and for these junior officers," Turley said. "Understanding how a degree from the Naval Postgraduate School can impact one's career is paramount, and helping these young men and women visualize how they can successfully integrate this into their career paths is more than worth our effort."

Helping demonstrate that value, Turley relies on both current and former students. Marine Corps Capt. Jeff Parker, currently studying in the university's operations analysis program, and Reynolds both attended the symposium, and provided a first-hand testament to the impact of graduate education.

"I've used my [Master of Systems Analysis] degree a great deal and find it to be the perfect blend of theory and practical skills," said Reynolds, currently serving as the Deputy Commodore of Helicopter Sea Squadron Combat Wing Pacific. "I was pursuing my degree while I was an analyst on the OPNAV N81 staff and used the skills extensively for assessing warfighting capabilities and limitations. In my current job I put it to use almost every day."

Next up for the San Diego Fleet Concentration Area Engagement Office is the Surface Navy Association's West Coast Symposium, July 16.

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