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    AFCLC selects 149 cadets for the Language Enabled Airman Program

    After a rigorous selection board process, the Air Force Culture and Language Center has selected 149 new cadets for the Language Enabled Airman Program. Participation in LEAP is voluntary and to become a LEAP scholar, Airmen must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language specified on the Air Force Strategic Language List, receive endorsement from their unit commander, and compete via a board process. Selection to LEAP is based on applicants’ existing language proficiency, potential to achieve higher levels of language proficiency, and Air Force language requirements.
  • Cara Aghajanian, Air Force Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Program director, speaks during the LREC Symposium, March 29, 2019, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Aghajanian’s session was titled “The View from the Tower of Babel: A retrospective and Look Ahead in the Air Force LREC Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Culbert)

    Air University and AFCLC hosted the fourth annual AU LREC Symposium

    Air University’s Air Force Culture and Language Center welcomed more than 300 participants to the fourth annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium here, from March 27 – 29. This year’s theme was “inter {culture} operability”, which was taken from the 2018 National Defense Strategy to focus on strengthening alliances and attracting new partners.
  • This March, the Air Force Culture and Language Center celebrated all of these accomplishments for Women’s History Mont

    AFCLC celebrates Women’s History Month

    Historically, women have played a major role in shaping our nation’s narrative. Some women have served as vocal activists in many major movements; other women have worked quietly behind the scenes to battle oppression and injustices. This March, the Air Force Culture and Language Center celebrates all of these accomplishments for Women’s History Month. AFCLC pays homage to the wives, mothers, professors, service members, and pioneers who are making the world a better place.
  • To build Airmen’s 3C skills, we often draw upon the work of Lt Col John Boyd (1927-1997). Lt Col Boyd was a fighter pilot and Department of Defense consultant, whose work is well known among military and business strategists. Over the course of his career, Lt Col Boyd developed the OODA Loop, what he called the "time competitive decision cycle."

    CULTURAL KSAs: Skill Development Using the OODA Loop

    The AFCLC specializes in developing Airmen’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) in various languages, in specific cultures, and in general cultural competence. We often call the latter “cross-cultural competence.” Cross-cultural competence, or “3C”, is “the ability to quickly and accurately comprehend, then effectively act in a culturally complex environment to achieve the desired effect, without necessarily having prior exposure to a particular group, region, or language.” 3C combines all the cultural KSAs you build over time into one idea.
  • Maxwell AFB, Ala. - Air University holds 3rd annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) Symposium (U.S. Air Force photo by William Birchfield)

    Five reasons you should attend Air University’s Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) Symposium

    From interactive panels to the in-depth cultural discussions, Air University’s annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) Symposium sets the tone for the future of LREC and the Air Force. Each year, some of the biggest names in the LREC community gather at Maxwell Air Force Base to share their research and ideas.
  • Three South American countries added to AFCLC’s field guide inventory

    Three Central American countries added to AFCLC’s field guide inventory

    Culture-packed, pocket-sized, and free to the public, the Air Force Culture and Language Center at Air University continues to expand its Expeditionary Culture Field Guides inventory. This year, three Central American countries have been added to the repertoire: El Salvador, Belize and Guatemala.
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    LEAP: Improving my language skills at ISOS

    The purpose of the Inter-American Squadron Officer School (ISOS) is to cultivate those leadership qualities expected in superior ranks. The course mirrors Squadron Officer School (SOS) at Maxwell Air Force Base, but taught entirely in Spanish alongside officers from our Latin American partners.
  • LEAP Scholar and Major Brent Johnson serves as an interpreter in Gabon during Central Accord 2016. (U.S. Army Africa Photo by Spc. L’Eric Wynn/Released)

    The Air Force Culture and Language Center, the FAOs, and the Future

    The Foreign Area Officer (FAO) Program deliberately develops Airmen with expertise in international affairs by facilitating language, regional expertise and culture courses. The Air Force Culture and Language Center has a similar mission, and for years now has been a critical contributor to the program.
  • LEAP scholars work with El Salvadoran Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) instructor

    Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications

    The Language Enabled Airman Program is accepting cadet applications now until March 15. Those intending to submit applications must apply online by visiting www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC.
  • Registration is now open for Air University’s 4th annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium.

    Register now for Air University’s 4th annual LREC Symposium!

    Registration is now open for Air University’s 4th annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC) Symposium.
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