Air Force Culture and Language Center Articles

April 7, 2026
Integrated Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific Through LEAP

Air University develops the expert joint warfighters the Joint Force needs to compete and win in today’s strategic environment. In the Indo-Pacific, that mission supports the National Defense Strategy priority to deter China through integrated strength.
May 29, 2025
Air Force interpreters provide first-time support, extra value in CENTAM Guardian 2025

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala – Eight interpreters from the Air Force’s Language Enabled Airman Program, known as LEAP, supported CENTAM Guardian 2025 in a first for the annual multinational exercise, held from May 12 through May 23 at various locations in Guatemala this year.
Nov. 21, 2024
Global Security Challenges the Focus of the 9th Annual Air University LREC Symposium at Maxwell AFB

Air University and the Air Force Culture and Language Center hosted nearly 500 service members, academics, scholars, and other professionals working in the LREC community for the 9th Annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Symposium, Nov. 13-15, 2024. The theme, “Engaging the Global
Dec. 20, 2023
Allied and Partner Integration the Focus of the 8th Annual Air University LREC Symposium at Maxwell AFB

Air University and the Air Force Culture and Language Center hosted more than 350 service members, academics, scholars, and other professionals working in the LREC community for the 8th Annual Air University Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Symposium Nov. 15-17, 2023. The event, which
Dec. 15, 2023
AFCLC releases ‘Introduction to the Philippines’ course on mobile app

The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently released an “Introduction to the Philippines” course on its free Culture Guide mobile app – one of 10 Department of the Air Force-certified courses available via the app and the myLearning platform.
Nov. 9, 2023
Exploring resilience: CMSAF visits AFCLC for discussion with Air University’s Resilience RTF

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass recently visited the Air Force Culture and Language Center to talk with members of Air University’s Resilience Research Task Force about their upcoming projects.
Nov. 8, 2023
Cracking the code: LEAP Scholars study cybersecurity in today’s military

Seven Language Enabled Airmen Program Scholars and one guide traveled to Germany earlier this year as part of a special guided Language Intensive Training Event, or LITE, the centerpiece of which was participation in the 10th Annual CODE Conference at the University of Bundeswehr in Munich.
Oct. 30, 2023
Alabama Governor declares November as LREC Month

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared November as Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Month in honor of the 8th Annual Air University LREC Symposium, which will take place at Maxwell Air Force Base on 15-17 November 2023.
Sept. 26, 2023
AFCLC, Air University move to cloud-based system to optimize access

The United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Air University have a top strategic priority in common - the modernization of infrastructure to enhance access to resources for Airmen. The Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University answered the call to address this
July 6, 2023
LEAP to FAO Spotlight: Lt. Col. Michael Ball

"I owe the last six years and all my future career success to LEAP. Without LEAP, I would not be here today, building global relationships with 80 countries as a Division Chief at the International Officer School at Maxwell AFB, AL, and future FAO challenges I hope to meet as well," LEAP Scholar Lt.