Sept. 12, 2025 Ambassador (Ret.) Eric P. Whitaker Former Chargé d’affaires at Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Sept. 12, 2025 Brig. Gen. William "Clay" Freeman Director of Operations, Headquarters Air Force, Special Operations Command
Sept. 12, 2025 Maj. Gen. Steven G. Behmer Deputy Commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Forces Central Command
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
