Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 08.12.2025
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- 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....
Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 07.02.2025
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- 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....
Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 06.09.2025
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- A hallmark of the Language Enabled Airman Program is having more than 3,700 Airmen and Guardians with specialized skills in language, regional expertise, and cultural proficiency, ready to step in when a crisis hits. Needs arise frequently, sometimes unexpectedly, but these service members are always prepared to respond. Numerous examples from recent years may......
Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 05.15.2025
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- 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 from her familiar SCIFF at Fort Meade, yet for this Japanese......
Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 02.06.2025
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, a more experienced Yim, now a Major, returned to Mongolia as the International Health Specialist......
Story by Lori Quiller | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 02.06.2025
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- In today’s landscape of Great Power Competition, the United States must fortify its alliances and partnerships worldwide. This effort is a two-way street. Just as we must grasp the languages and cultures of our allies and partners, we must also ensure that working with the United States is seamless and mutually beneficial. Strengthening these bonds is......
Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 12.16.2024
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....
Story by James Brown | Air Force Culture and Language Center | 12.16.2024
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....
