Pvt. Bobby Whatley describes his experiences in the Army National Guard’s GED Plus program. A high school diploma is typically a requirement to enlist in any of the Services, but the GED Plus program enables recruits like Whatley to study for, and earn, their GEDs prior to attending Basic Combat Training (BCT).
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Pvt. Bobby Whatley describes his experiences in the Army National Guard's GED Plus program.
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