11 receive scholarships at fall graduation Published Oct. 28, 2008 By Harry Reichner Education Office KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISS. -- Eight students who received Community College of the Air Force associate degrees Oct. 21 and three continuing students earned scholarships. Seven earned $500 Pitsenbarger Awards sponsored by the Air Force Association and the Aerospace Education Foundation to pursue bachelor's degrees, along with $100 excellence awards from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Staff Sgt. Joshua Baker, an instructor in the 338th Training Squadron, has completed two CCAF degrees and is enrolled at William Carey College to complete a bachelor's degree in psychology and nursing. Staff Sgt. Tameka Hill, 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron, is enrolled at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College working toward a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. Staff Sgt. Stephanie Meda, a military training leader in the 334th TRS, is enrolled at MGCCC where she's working toward a nursing degree. Staff Sgt. Cassandra Raby, an instructor in the 336th TRS, is enrolled at MGCCC and the University of Southern Mississippi. Staff Sgt. Alana Rayon, 81st Medical Operations Squadron internal medicine flight, is working toward a nursing degree at MGCCC. Senior Airman Christopher Simpson, an instructor in the 334th TRS, is enrolled with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University working toward a bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics with a minor in airport management. Staff Sgt. Malcomb Summers II, an MTL in the 335th TRS, is enrolled in Touro University International working toward a bachelor's degree in business administration. Staff Sgt. Audrey Smith, 81st Medical Group surgical service apprentice corps supervisor, earned the Sal D'Aquilla award from MGCCC. Her goal is to pursue a bachelor's degree in business administration. Three students working on their first CCAF degree were awarded $150 scholarships from the Keesler Chiefs Group: Staff Sgt. Jessica Aglibut and Airman Susan Mangeno, 81st MDOS, are working toward CCAF degrees in allied health sciences. Staff Sgt. Trevor Smart, legal office, is pursuing a CCAF paralegal degree while enrolled at Penn State University to earn a bachelor's degree in law and society.