The Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) prepares today's military personnel for global challenges by providing practical education in language, regional expertise, and cultural (LREC) understanding. Courses and products are specifically designed to support the speed and scale of current operations and strengthen the National Defense Strategy's focus on collaboration with allies and partners.

Founded at Air University in April 2006, the Center is responsible for LREC education across the Total Force. In October 2009, the Air Force Senior Language Authority directed AFCLC to initiate the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP), a career-spanning program to develop a cadre of Airmen across all specialties with working-level foreign language proficiency. AFCLC's efforts are guided by Air Force Policy Directive 36-40 and DAFI 36-4005, as well as numerous Joint guidance documents.