Feb. 6, 2020 Speaking Air-Forcefully: Defining “Cage / Re-Cage” When you finished getting spun up on gyroscopes and Air Force slang, you probably thought, “This information really re-caged my assumptions!” Actually, unless you’re in the Air Force, especially in the flying business, you are unlikely to use the word “re-cage.” The first time I heard this highly
July 1, 2019 Speaking Air Force-fully When I began working for the Air Force Culture and Language Center as a Subject Matter Expert in Culture (aka SME, pronounced like Capt Hook’s clownish pirate boatswain), I recognized that I was immersing myself in a culture that was fairly new to me – that of the United States Air Force. I quickly
Feb. 26, 2019 Five reasons you should attend Air University’s Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) Symposium From interactive panels to the in-depth cultural discussions, Air University’s annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) Symposium sets the tone for the future of LREC and the Air Force. Each year, some of the biggest names in the LREC community gather at Maxwell Air Force Base to
Dec. 7, 2018 Register now for Air University’s 4th annual LREC Symposium! Registration is now open for Air University’s 4th annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) Symposium.
Oct. 24, 2018 Call for proposals: Take part in Air University’s LREC Symposium! The Air Force Culture and Language Center is seeking presenters and proposals for Air University’s 4th annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) symposium. The symposium provides a platform for academic exchange on topics specific to culture and language education in the military. This
June 21, 2018 After meeting at AU’s LREC symposium, Airman and researchers use language skills to impact international security analysis 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Reserve Citizen Airman Tech. Sgt. Clark (first name withheld), an analyst with the 49th Intelligence Squadron, is impacting an international security analysis program.Clark is combining deep linguistic expertise with cutting-edge data science
April 2, 2018 Air University's LREC Symposium focuses on the Air Force and cultural agility Cultural agility and adaptability are the key skills Airmen need to build partnerships around the world. It was this presumption that led hundreds of service members, experts, and linguists to Maxwell Air Force Base for Air University’s 3rd annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture AU LREC
March 12, 2018 LREC symposium: Addressing the critical role of cross-cultural competence in the Air Force The programs are heading to the printers, the speakers have been finalized, and preparations are well underway for Air University’s Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Symposium in Montgomery, Alabama.
April 22, 2016 AFCLC provides first LREC Symposium at Air University Military cross-cultural excellence congregated under a single roof on April 22nd. Local service members and civilians were in attendance at the Air University’s first annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Symposium hosted by the Air Force Culture and Language Center.
