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  • Japanese LEAP Scholars Accelerate Warfighting Readiness

    On a frigid January morning in Hokkaido, Air Force Capt. Meghan Fong stood alongside American and Japanese Marines, providing interpretation and intercultural support to the 4th Marine Regiment. This remote place was a far cry from her native sunny California and a vastly different work environment

  • LEAP Forward: Breaking Down Language Barriers in Joint Military Operations

    When it comes to conducting military operations, make no mistake: the stakes are high, the margin for error is zero, and time is of the essence. Even the slightest of setbacks, delays, or miscommunications could be the difference between mission failure or success—between life or death. Successful

  • Strengthening NATO Readiness Through ADR

    From Feb. 1-8, 2025, U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Navy Seabees teamed up with Spanish and Portuguese counterparts at Morón Air Base, Spain, for an Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) exercise. More than just fixing runways, this multinational effort focused on building strong partnerships, improving

  • Speaking the Same Language: How LEAP-ACE Strengthens Multinational Missions

    MORÓN AIR BASE, SPAIN – In today’s fast-moving world, working closely with allies is key to mission success. Agile Combat Employment (ACE) focuses on being flexible, moving quickly, and working well with international partners. For that to happen, clear communication and cultural understanding are

  • From wandering to witnessing: USAF Chaplain devotes himself to service

    OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – One wouldn't expect a preacher to be apprehensive in his faith. However, U.S. Air Force Capt. Bermsoo Kim, 51st Fighter Wing chaplain, was filled with doubt about his purpose and relationship with God throughout his youth, despite attending church his entire life.

  • Airman seeks to strengthen partnerships through language program

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – A multilingual 66th Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer recently joined the Air Force Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, which provides opportunities for Airmen to support military partnerships worldwide.

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