This is My Story - Tahitia

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"The Post-9/11 GI Bill is making my dream a reality."
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Tahitia sitting down and smiling
  • Tahitia sitting down and smiling
  • Tahitia at an archeological dig
  • Tahita crouching and speaking with an Afghan man
  • Tahitia posing with her fellow soldiers

My name is Tahitia. I am a Veteran of the United States Air Force. This is my story. I served as a Data Systems Technician for four years and was deployed to Afghanistan. My dream has always been to become an archeologist and travel the world. I tried school before, but working three jobs made it impossible to focus on my studies. Now, thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, I am attending the University of Maryland majoring in Anthropology/Archaeology. My tuition is paid in full; I receive a housing allowance and also get money for books. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is making my dream a reality.