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 Staff Sgt. Manuel Zamora | 374th Airlift Wing | 06.04.2025
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. Fluent in multiple languages, particularly Japanese, the scholars conducted immersion training focused on supporting Agile Combat Employment operations and......
Courtesy Story | Joint Task Force Bravo | 05.22.2025
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....
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 Alexandra Broughton | Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers | 05.07.2025
In a world where global militaristic partnerships are vital, breaking down language barriers is not just a strategic advantage—it's a mission imperative that ensures harmonious collaboration, operational success, and a united front in the face of any challenge. Meeting that imperative is at the heart of the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP), a Department of the Air Force initiative......
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 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....
