Context: My husband started college this week, I am so proud of him. 
Speaker 1: My husband started college this week!
Speaker 2: How exciting, is he a non-traditional student?
Speaker 1: Yes, he is still active duty army but getting out in November. I am so proud of him furthering his education!
Speaker 2: That is really good, speaking from experience, all military men and women should get a degree.