Feb. 17, 2022 LEAP Scholars Build Partner Interoperability with African Partners Eleven Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars accomplished the charge of building partner interoperability with our African nation partners through language support that aided the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing and 409th Air Expeditionary Group with enhancing water sustainment at Nigerien Air Base
Feb. 17, 2022 LEAP Spotlight: Maj. James Beard “LEAP has impacted both my personal life and my professional life in the Air Force. It has made me keep up with my French; I really try to stay engaged with it and study on my own. It’s amazing how many different places I’ve used the language skills I’ve gained in LEAP," French LEAP Scholar Maj.
Feb. 17, 2022 LEAP Spotlight: 1st Lt. Jason Pluger “Overall, I’ve had an excellent experience in LEAP. Being a LEAP Scholar has gone a long way toward helping me both maintain and further my language ability," Chinese Mandarin LEAP Scholar 1st Lt. Jason Pluger said.
Feb. 17, 2022 Educational Support Staff: AFCLC’s Curriculum Development Team As the Air Force’s Global Classroom, the Air Force Culture and Language Center stays on the cutting edge of accessible, relevant and impactful curriculum. Behind the scenes making our education and training courses come to life is a team of dynamic curriculum developers.
Feb. 11, 2022 Enrollment Window Opening Soon for Introduction to Culture – 8-14 March CLTR201, Introduction to Culture, is offered to enlisted members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) program. It fulfills three semester hours of Institutional (Resident) and/or Program Elective credit requirements of the CCAF Associate of Applied
Feb. 11, 2022 LEAP Spotlight: 1st Lt. Mariah C. Pérez “The Language Enabled Airman Program has promoted my personal and professional growth while allowing me to build relationships. You don’t have anything to lose by applying for LEAP but could miss an opportunity to develop your cross-cultural and language skills by not applying,” Spanish LEAP
Feb. 8, 2022 LEAP Scholars: Equipped with Skills that Cannot be “Just-in-Time” Trained With events happening around the world at a moment’s notice, Airmen and Guardians must always be ready for the fight. Not unlike the skills built over time by a pilot, the culture, language, and regional expertise the total force needs for critical missions cannot be “just-in-time” trained.
Feb. 4, 2022 LEAP Spotlight: Capt. Victoria Smith “The Language Enabled Airman Program has enriched my life in the Air Force by enabling me to serve using my interests and skills outside of my AFSC,” French LEAP Scholar Capt. Victoria Smith said.
Feb. 4, 2022 LEAP Spotlight: Maj. Andrews Gonzalez “LEAP has enriched my military career greatly. I am very proud of the opportunities I’ve been given to contribute to the Air Force mission as well as to the defense and our country by using my language and cultural skills,” Spanish Language Enabled Airman Program Scholar Maj. Andrews Gonzalez said.
Jan. 25, 2022 LEAP Spotlight: Capt. Jimmy Chien “I wish more people knew about LEAP and the resources and experiences it can provide. LEAP is absolutely vital in ensuring the Air Force develops personnel with language and cultural skillsets. These skillsets will become invaluable as we continue to leverage and foster our partnerships across the
