Feb. 12, 2025 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.
Jan. 30, 2025 Second Time Around: LEAP Scholar returns to Mongolia with Pacific Angel exercise In 2014, Air Force Capt. Michael Yim embarked on his first visit to Mongolia as part of a language-intensive training program. He said that experience deepened his understanding of Mongolian culture and laid the foundation for his future work in international health. Almost a decade later, in 2023,
Jan. 16, 2025 5th CCG supports Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ten Airmen from the 5th Combat Communications Group, located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, were selected to support Air Force Southern’s efforts at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Lima, Peru, Nov. 5-20, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2024 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
Dec. 6, 2024 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.
Dec. 5, 2024 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.
Nov. 1, 2024 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
Oct. 30, 2024 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
Oct. 15, 2024 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
Sept. 24, 2024 52 ally, partner cadets attend International Week 2024 “I previously believed that learning about Indonesian culture in the classroom and staying informed on current events had given me a solid understanding,” she said. “But I learned that no amount of study could fully prepare you for the reality of immersing yourself in another culture. The firsthand
