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  • 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 opportunities than planned. Air Force Maj. Anh Ison, 28th Medical Group pharmacy element chief, was presented with her opportunity when she received an email from a local recruiter in college, leading to a flourishing career in the military and allowing her to use key skills outside the country.
  • LEAP team’s skills are indispensable in massive U.S. Africa Command exercise

    Three Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars recently played a vital role in a joint multi-national exercise, demonstrating how Culture plus Language equals Speed, not just during missions, but also in training with and building relationships with partner allies.
  • LEAP Scholars strengthen partner relationships with mission in Timor-Leste

    As the United States Air Force continues reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, building bonds with partner nations, especially those in the INDOPACOM region, is essential.
  • Air Force Culture and Language Center academic workshop

    The Air Force Culture and Language Center hosted an academic workshop relating to the Russia-Ukraine war at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Nov. 12, 2024
  • Global Security Challenges the Focus of the 9th Annual Air University LREC Symposium at Maxwell AFB

    Air University and the Air Force Culture and Language Center hosted nearly 500 service members, academics, scholars, and other professionals working in the LREC community for the 9th Annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Symposium, Nov. 13-15, 2024. The theme, “Engaging the Global Landscape,” aimed to understand our strategic partners and allies – especially in relationship to our enemies – which are pivotal for military effectiveness to ensure success in reoptimizing the Total Force for Great Power Competition.
  • 330 Active Duty Officer and Enlisted Selected for Language Enabled Airman Program

    Following a rigorous selection board process this summer, the Air Force Culture and Language Center selected 330 Airmen and Guardians in 39 languages from 1,158 applications for the Language Enabled Airman Program. Of the 1,091 eligible Air Force applications, 166 officers and 140 enlisted were accepted. With 67 eligible Space Force applications, there were 19 officers and five enlisted accepted.
  • Governor declares November as Alabama’s Second Annual LREC Month

    Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared November as Alabama’s Second Annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Month in honor of the 9th Annual Air University LREC Symposium, which will take place at Maxwell Air Force Base on 13-15 November 2024. Language, regional expertise, and culture education are essential for a mission-oriented and responsive Total Force, which includes information exchange and study, cultural analysis and discussion, diplomacy, risk management, and other regional topical issues.
  • Language Enabled Airman Program Opens to Select Air National Guard AFSCs

    The Air Force Culture and Language Center has announced that the Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force Senior Language Authority in partnership with the Commander Air National Guard Readiness Center to board and select Air National Guard members in specific AFSCs into the program. Specifically, 14N Officers and 1A8X2/1NX Enlisted members (excluding 1N3) may apply directly to LEAP during the application window of 11 November 2024 through 13 January 2025.
  • Digging for answers: Ellsworth officer contributes to DPAA efforts

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- People join the Air Force for many reasons, from the potential to travel abroad to the educational benefits it affords. For some, the opportunity happens to present 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 opportunities than planned.
  • LEAP Scholar helps 379th AEW build connection with host nation medical industry

    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY – From improving wait times to expanding medical accessibility, the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron (EMDS) has strived to increase capability and strengthen host nation partnerships.
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