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.
Sept. 29, 2025 LEAP Scholars partner with U.S. Army Intelligence in immersive Warrior Engaged exercise To enhance realism in its training exercises, the U.S. Army has found that utilizing Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars delivers maximum mission impact while remaining cost effective. The recent Warrior Engaged exercise at Camp Bullis, Texas, was another example of productive
Sept. 26, 2025 Spanish LEAP Scholars sharpen the edge of joint force and allied operations Spanish isn’t just a language, it’s a cultural bridge spanning continents, histories and identities. And the tasks Spanish LEAP scholars accomplish span nations, skillsets, and military operations.
Sept. 25, 2025 Partnership in Practice: U.S., Panamanian Gastro Teams Tackle Backlog Together CHITRÉ, Panama – In a quiet procedure room at Hospital Gustavo Nelson Collado, U.S. Air Force gastroenterologists are working shoulder-to-shoulder with their Panamanian counterparts, exchanging techniques while cutting through a long list of patients who had been waiting years for specialized care.
Sept. 24, 2025 Language as a Force Multiplier: LEAP Scholars Bridge Cultures in Panamá LA MESA, Panamá – For U.S. Airmen supporting AMISTAD 2025, medical supplies, advanced procedures and long days of patient care tell only part of the story. Behind the scenes, it’s language—and the Airmen and the guardians who bridge it—that makes the mission possible.
Sept. 15, 2025 LEAP translates strategy into action during first-in-a-generation DLE exercise series ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The streets of Guam were filled with celebration as service members and locals came together for the 81st Guam Liberation Day parade. Flying by in a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, one Airman was a critical link in a multinational chain, coordinating
Aug. 12, 2025 Portuguese LEAP Scholars fortify warfighting readiness with allies around the world Portugal is well known for its beaches, cuisine, and music, but its effect on geo-politics is more significant than one might expect from a country that occupies less than one percent of Europe’s landmass.
July 2, 2025 Chinese Mandarin LEAP Scholars Use Their Skills to Increase Combat Credibility Whether supporting high-level strategy for the Pentagon or navigating cultural nuances during simulated warfare in the Pacific, Chinese Mandarin Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars have repeatedly displayed their skills when called to action.
June 24, 2025 82 Cadets Selected for AFCLC’s Language Enabled Airman Program After a virtual selection board process in April, the Air Force Culture and Language Center selected 82 Cadets for the Language Enabled Airman Program. Of the 82 Cadets selected, 46 were chosen from the United States Air Force Academy and 36 from the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in 11
June 13, 2025 Language, Culture, and Connection: LEAP Scholars Train at Yokota Scholars from the Language Enabled Airman Program embedded with units across the 374th Airlift Wing for three weeks, applying cultural and language skills to strengthen partnerships and enhance mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific.
