May 1, 2018 Air Force Scholar LEAPs to the top of his ISOS class Growing up, Captain Rocque Gartland’s abuelita would tell him stories about his family, his Chilean heritage, and what is means to be “lo mejor”.Translation: the best“You don’t have to always be the best, but you should always do your best,” Capt Rocque Gartland said, “work as hard as you can and
April 17, 2018 In Niger, Airmen continuously work to build relationships Capt Dustin Tanen constantly relives his time in Niger. He remembers the sights and sounds of downtown Niamey, the sandstorms of the 11-month dry season, and the intersection of Francophone, Muslim, and west-African cultures. As a special operations pilot, he traveled to Niamey, Niger in May 2017
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
April 2, 2018 #AirPower and #GirlPower fuel Interoperability in the Air Force Air Force Master Sergeant Martha Meza describes herself as an International Airman, just like her male counterparts. Even though, she admits, there have been several occasions where she is the only “female Airman” in the room. Despite the lack of diversity, at times, when it comes to her job in the
March 22, 2018 Get to Know: AFCLC’S FAO In-Region Training Consultant Jessica Carroll Jessica Carroll’s desk is a collage of colorful artwork and family photos. At the Air Force Culture and Language Center, Carroll is the In-Region Training Consultant for the Foreign Area Officers. In her official duties, she helps the FAOs make travel arrangements for their language, culture, and
March 16, 2018 Culture and Language…An Airman’s Perspective Airmen have a unique way of thinking about things and when you study our culture, it’s easy to explain. We are the legacy of pioneers who dared to defy gravity. Our heritage is to take to the heights and not only see but think about everything in new dimensions. It’s only fitting then that Airmen
March 14, 2018 Free field guide app helping thousands of deployed service members around the world The assortment of booklets are as diverse as the service members who use them. Japan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Senegal just a few of the countries in the Air Force Culture and Language Center’s growing library of expeditionary culture field guides.
March 14, 2018 Oman and Beyond Earlier this week, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited Oman to discuss strengthening U.S.-Omani relations. If you’re the average American reader you may be wondering to yourself, where is Oman? You’re not alone and Omanis don’t mind this anonymity.
March 12, 2018 Three LEAP participants selected for the Mansfield Fellowship program The Mansfield Fellowship Program is one of the most prestigious international fellowships in the world and this year, three of the selected Mansfield Fellows are also members of the Language Enabled Airman Program.
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.
