April 4, 2025 LEAP Scholars advance historic Quasi-Zenith system initiative with Japan LEAP Scholars have been a massive force multiplier in missions worldwide, but now their efforts have had an immense impact on a mission in a whole new frontier… space.
March 31, 2025 Special Agent excels during national linguist competition QUANTICO, Va. -- Capt. Daniela Carchedi didn’t know her passion for language would take her from counterintelligence operations in West Africa to the finals of a high-stakes military linguist competition.
March 11, 2025 Strengthening NATO Readiness Through ADR From Feb. 1-8, 2025, U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Navy Seabees teamed up with Spanish and Portuguese counterparts at Morón Air Base, Spain, for an Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) exercise. More than just fixing runways, this multinational effort focused on building strong partnerships, improving
Feb. 28, 2025 Speaking the Same Language: How LEAP-ACE Strengthens Multinational Missions MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – In today’s fast-moving world, working closely with allies is key to mission success. Agile Combat Employment (ACE) focuses on being flexible, moving quickly, and working well with international partners. For that to happen, clear communication and cultural understanding are
Feb. 14, 2025 From wandering to witnessing: USAF Chaplain devotes himself to service OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – One wouldn't expect a preacher to be apprehensive in his faith. However, U.S. Air Force Capt. Bermsoo Kim, 51st Fighter Wing chaplain, was filled with doubt about his purpose and relationship with God throughout his youth, despite attending church his entire life.
Feb. 13, 2025 LEAP Scholars return to the Philippines as force multipliers during KAMANDAG-6 When two LEAP Scholars participated in a combined training exercise in the Philippines, it wasn’t just business as usual for them, it was personal. Capt. Timothy Nolan and Master Sgt. Ramchand Francisco were both born and raised in the Philippines, and they jumped at the chance to return to their
Feb. 12, 2025 Airman seeks to strengthen partnerships through language program HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – A multilingual 66th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer recently joined the Air Force Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, which provides opportunities for Airmen to support military partnerships worldwide.
Jan. 30, 2025 Second Time Around: LEAP Scholar returns to Mongolia with Pacific Angel exercise In 2014, Air Force Capt. Michael Yim embarked on his first visit to Mongolia as part of a language-intensive training program. He said that experience deepened his understanding of Mongolian culture and laid the foundation for his future work in international health. Almost a decade later, in 2023,
Jan. 16, 2025 5th CCG supports Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ten Airmen from the 5th Combat Communications Group, located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, were selected to support Air Force Southern’s efforts at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Lima, Peru, Nov. 5-20, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2024 Face of Defense: LEAP Scholar Air Force Officer Contributes to DPAA Efforts People join the Air Force for many reasons, from the potential to travel abroad to the educational benefits it affords. For some, the opportunity presents itself in a way that can only be described as the right place at the right time, and the story that blossoms from there can be filled with more
