Dec. 20, 2023 Allied and Partner Integration the Focus of the 8th Annual Air University LREC Symposium at Maxwell AFB Air University and the Air Force Culture and Language Center hosted more than 350 service members, academics, scholars, and other professionals working in the LREC community for the 8th Annual Air University Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Symposium Nov. 15-17, 2023. The event, which
Dec. 15, 2023 AFCLC releases ‘Introduction to the Philippines’ course on mobile app The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently released an “Introduction to the Philippines” course on its free Culture Guide mobile app – one of 10 Department of the Air Force-certified courses available via the app and the myLearning platform.
Nov. 9, 2023 Exploring resilience: CMSAF visits AFCLC for discussion with Air University’s Resilience RTF Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass recently visited the Air Force Culture and Language Center to talk with members of Air University’s Resilience Research Task Force about their upcoming projects.
Nov. 8, 2023 Cracking the code: LEAP Scholars study cybersecurity in today’s military Seven Language Enabled Airmen Program Scholars and one guide traveled to Germany earlier this year as part of a special guided Language Intensive Training Event, or LITE, the centerpiece of which was participation in the 10th Annual CODE Conference at the University of Bundeswehr in Munich.
Oct. 30, 2023 Alabama Governor declares November as LREC Month Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared November as Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Month in honor of the 8th Annual Air University LREC Symposium, which will take place at Maxwell Air Force Base on 15-17 November 2023.
Sept. 26, 2023 AFCLC, Air University move to cloud-based system to optimize access The United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Air University have a top strategic priority in common - the modernization of infrastructure to enhance access to resources for Airmen. The Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University answered the call to address this
July 6, 2023 LEAP to FAO Spotlight: Lt. Col. Michael Ball "I owe the last six years and all my future career success to LEAP. Without LEAP, I would not be here today, building global relationships with 80 countries as a Division Chief at the International Officer School at Maxwell AFB, AL, and future FAO challenges I hope to meet as well," LEAP Scholar Lt.
June 26, 2023 Air University’s Resilience RTF teaches belonging as a key to resiliency The AU Resilience Research Task Force has been busier than usual this year, which culminated with a briefing at the Pentagon for Brig. Gen. Debra Lovette, Director, Air Force Integrated Resilience, and later held a special briefing at the Air Force Culture and Language Center for Gen. Mike Minihan,
April 28, 2023 Language-enabled Airmen Translate Russian Memoir of Combat in Ukraine When an open-source document emerged on the social media account of a Russian parachutist detailing information on the Ukraine conflict that would be crucial for educating Airmen, Air University’s Office of Sponsored Programs called on five Russian language Scholars in the Air Force Culture and
Feb. 22, 2023 Remembering The Lost Neighborhood of Douglassville at Maxwell Air Force Base When mentioning “the City of Douglassville,” many people think about Douglassville, Penn., or Douglasville, Ga. However, very few individuals are aware of the forgotten community of Douglassville in Alabama, an African American neighborhood historically located where Maxwell Air Force Base currently
