Feb. 23, 2026 LEAP Scholars pave the way for collaboration and interoperability at Engineer Summit When engineers from across the globe converged in Guam and the Philippines for an intensive training event, a standout group of LEAP Scholars helped strengthen bonds and elevate the learning experience.
Feb. 10, 2026 Financial Manager Bridges Cultures and Strengthens Partnerships Through LEAP Master Sgt. Michael Ortiz, Financial Management Superintendent at the 89th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., is a shining example of how language skills and cultural awareness can significantly enhance a financial professional’s impact within the Air Force and beyond. Since 2018, Ortiz has been
Jan. 30, 2026 Forging the Future: How LEAP Scholars are Deepening the U.S.-Japan Alliance Three Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars have been selected for the highly competitive Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program. Established by Congress in 1994, the program builds a corps of U.S. federal employees with advanced Japanese proficiency and hands-on experience in Japan’s government to
Jan. 23, 2026 314 Active Duty Officers and Enlisteds Selected for Language Enabled Airman Program Following a rigorous selection board process last summer, the Air Force Culture and Language Center selected 314 Airmen and Guardians in 39 languages from 1,542 applications for the Language Enabled Airman Program. Of the 1,290 eligible applications, 153 officers and 161 enlisted were accepted,
Nov. 25, 2025 LEAP Scholars Drive Communication Success at Southern Star 2025 Twelve LEAP Scholars recently took a star turn during Southern Star 2025 in Chile, enhancing communication and understanding among U.S. forces, six participating nations, and 10 observers throughout the complex multinational exercise.
Oct. 9, 2025 Fairchild Airmen recognized for outstanding language skills In an era where global threats are increasingly complex, only two percent of Air Force personnel are proficient in a foreign language. Beyond translation, language skills foster cultural understanding, build trust and serve as an essential element to mission success.
