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nellis expands educational opportunities Exchange senior enlisted

by Capt. Kara Crennan alleviate traffic concerns during school adviser visits Creech
Nellis AFB, Nev. pick-up and drop-off times.
In the interim, Coral Academy plans
An approval from Air Force higher to use existing facilities to welcome 9th
headquarters moves Nellis Air Force grade students in the fall of 2023 and
Base. Nev., closer to its planned expan- 10th grade students in the fall of 2024.
sion of Coral Academy. Once construction is complete, 9th and
An establishment of a public char- 10th grades will transition to the new
ter high school was formally approved facility.
Feb. 10, 2022, and authorizes the 99th Coral Academy provides Science,
Mission Support Group to engage with Technology, Engineering and Math-
the Nevada State Public Charter School ematics (STEM) based curriculum and
Authority and request expansion of is a “Purple Star” rated school, proving
the current Coral Academy of Science. they are committed to servicing the
The expansion will include 9-12 grade diverse needs and unique challenges
education. faced by military children. Families can
“I am thankful for our partnership anticipate ability to enroll their children
with Coral Academy and proud of our through the state charter lottery process
mission support group for getting this in the early months of 2023.
initiative across the goal line,” said Col. “This is a great win for our military
Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing com- Air Force photograph by Capt. Kara Crennan families who can feel confident in their
mander. “The wing’s unwavering com- The Coral Academy of Science at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th Mission Support High school student’s education qual-
mitment to Airmen and families guided Group received permission to expand the current Coral Academy of Science to include ity,” said Col. Anthony Figiera, 99th Air Force photographs
them in this endeavor and now our Nellis high school education. Mission Support Group commander. On Oct. 8, 2022, the Shopette at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., had a guest visit from
community will have a premier high “When Airmen know their loved ones Exchange Senior Enlisted Adviser Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby to discuss the Army
school education opportunity on base.” of 2022 with the intent to begin construc- The high school will be located ad- are cared for, it gives them the peace of and Air Force Exchange Service’s commitment to making life better for Airmen and
The 99th Mission Support Group lead- tion in 2025. Current projections show jacent to the current Coral Academy mind and mental clarity they need to get their families.
ership anticipates charter approval by fall the building completion by 2028. School and will include a new road to after the fight.”

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