KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Rhineland-Palatinate and Kaiserslautern High School hosted the annual “College Night” at the high school on October 29, connecting Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students to educational and career opportunities.

Kaiserslautern High School has become a bustling center of information booths where more than 300 eager students explore options at U.S. and European universities, military academies, and military (?) recruiters. Students explored a wide range of postsecondary education and life options, from traditional college education to military service, and learned how understanding these choices will help shape their futures.

Lynn Rice, USAG Rheinland-Palatinate school liaison officer, emphasized the unique value of ‘College Night’ for students serving overseas.

“Not all high school students have the opportunity to physically visit universities in America,” Rice said. “This event brings them those opportunities and helps them make informed decisions about their next steps.”

The event also attracted students from other garrisons such as Stuttgart, Wiesbaden and Spangdahlem. For students considering military service, recruiters provided a wealth of information about joining the armed forces.

School Liaisons like Lynn Rice are located at every military installation to provide information and build partnerships with the civilian and military community to help solve common educational challenges for military families. For more information about the Department of Defense School Liaison Program, visit: https://www.dodea.edu/education/partnership-and-resources/department-defense-school-liaison-programor call USAG Rheinland-Palatinate’s local School Liaison Office at DSN: 541-9061.

U.S. Army Garrison Rhineland-Palatinate serves, supports, and secures the total force community that enables power projection for the European Theater.