CAMP RED CLOUD, Republic of Korea - Since its launch almost a year ago, Warrior University has become more and more popular with 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers, as they work their way to earning "a degree at three." While many believed at first that it only applied to Soldiers taking in-class courses, WU applies to those taking online courses as well.
To further support the WU mission, wireless internet is now available in most Area I dining facilities, said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Erica Nowells, the Division food service logistics officer.
"I expect the number of Soldiers and Families who are taking college courses will only increase with such easy access," said 2nd ID commander, Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker.
"A national poll in USA Today revealed that the most important life-enhancing action a person chooses in their entire lifetime is investing in their education," Tucker continued. "It was through off-duty education that allowed me to go from private to general."
The following Dining facilities now offer Wi-Fi: Kilbourne Hall and Commanding General's Mess on Camp Red Cloud; Crusader Restaurant, Thunder Inn, and Iron Horse CafAfA on Camp Casey; Sports CafAfA and World CafAfA on Camp Hovey; and the K-16 Mess on K-16 in Area II.
"I believe this service will help promote education and it gives the Soldiers a place to do school work that is minutes away from their barracks and is free," said Nowells.
"Let's not allow our Soldiers to put their lives 'on hold' during their service here in 2nd ID, but enrich them with such opportunity," said Tucker.
One dining facility per brigade will remain open from 8-11 p.m. for Soldiers to use Wi-Fi daily and will start extending their hours no later than Nov. 1, added Nowells.
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