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United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC)

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The Air Force Culture and Language Center was founded at Air University in April 2006. In activating the center, the Air Force embraced the Air Force Chief of Staff’s intention to improve Airmen’s cross-cultural competence. In April 2007, the Air Force further demonstrated its commitment to culture learning by selecting cross-cultural competence as the centerpiece of Air University’s re-accreditat

ion efforts. In December 2007, the Center was made responsible for culture and language training, as well as education, across the entire Air Force. In July 2011, the Air Force made AFCLC’s Language Enabled Airman Program the primary service-wide solution to develop higher levels of language proficiency in the General Purpose Force. The AFCLC’s team of highly-qualified military and civilian experts provides the Air Force with a “one-stop shop” for language, region and cultural force development. The AFCLC is part of Air University’s Spaatz Center at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

06/12/2026

Chinese Mandarin LEAP Scholars review equipment used for airfield damage repair in their target language during LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2. Airfield resiliency is a critical part of generating Air Power in a contested environment. Understanding this terminology enhances training with personnel operating the equipment and produces a competitive advantage in operational tempo.

Crafted by Air University's United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC), LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2 is a three-week course that teaches Scholars strategic concepts about Agile Combat Employment in their target language (Chinese Mandarin and Tagalog). It also develops foundational interpreter skills and cultivates these Multi-Capable Airmen to execute the 2026 National Defense Strategy, helping to forge expert joint warfighters and solve operational problems for the force. Air Education and Training Command United States Air Force U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Air Forces

06/11/2026

As a core part of the LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2 course, Chinese Mandarin and Tagalog Scholars participated in a force generation demonstration at the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard. Members of the 187th gave flightline demonstrations and instructed LEAP Scholars on flightline scenarios and technical vocabulary. Scholars took lessons learned at the 187th back to the classroom to develop technical vocabulary for use as ACE-ready multi-capable Airmen.

Pictured: LEAP Scholars with LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2 instructors and AFCLC staff on the flightline.

Crafted by Air University's United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC), LEAP-ACE Eaker is a three-week course that teaches Scholars strategic concepts about Agile Combat Employment in their target language (Chinese Mandarin and Tagalog). It also develops foundational interpreter skills and cultivates these Multi-Capable Airmen to execute the 2026 National Defense Strategy, helping to forge expert joint warfighters and solve operational problems for the force. Air Education and Training Command United States Air Force U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Air Forces

06/10/2026

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Tuckwell, Air Crew Flight Equipment (AFE) NCOIC with the 377th Fighter Squadron explains F-35A Lightning II flight equipment to Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars during LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2. While visiting the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard, the Scholars identified critical terminology and phrases essential for maintaining communication on a multi-lingual flight line.

Crafted by Air University's United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC), LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2 is a three-week course that teaches Scholars strategic concepts about Agile Combat Employment in their target language (Chinese Mandarin and Tagalog). It also develops foundational interpreter skills and cultivates these Multi-Capable Airmen to execute the 2026 National Defense Strategy, helping to forge expert joint warfighters and solve operational problems for the force. Air Education and Training Command United States Air Force U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Air Forces

06/09/2026

We are excited and honored to congratulate our LEAP Scholars
who were recently selected for promotion to the rank of master sergeant! Very few reach this milestone during their Air Force career, and we commend these Airmen on their hard work and dedication to reach this point! Click the 🔗 below to see the full list.

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/Display/Article/4512330/leap-scholars-promoted-to-master-sergeant/

06/08/2026

LEAP ACE instructor Shane Reppert discusses interpretation strategies with LEAP Scholars during LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2.

Crafted by Air University's United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) , LEAP-ACE Eaker 26-2 is a three-week course that teaches Scholars strategic concepts about Agile Combat Employment in their target language (Chinese Mandarin and Tagalog). It also develops foundational interpreter skills and cultivates these Multi-Capable Airmen to execute the 2026 National Defense Strategy, helping to forge expert joint warfighters and solve operational problems for the force. Air Education and Training Command United States Air Force U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Air Forces

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our new Cadet LEAP Scholars! Of the 100 Cadets selected, 63 were chosen from the United States Air Force Academy and 37 from the Air Force ROTC in 10 languages. Four selects will commission into the United States Space Force while 96 will commission into the United States Air Force. Welcome to the team! Air University Air Education and Training Command

06/02/2026

In THREE days, AFCLC will announce the 2026 Cadet LEAP Selects! Join us on our Facebook channel at 1200 CDT to find out who made the team! Air University United States Air Force United States Space Force

05/28/2026

D³: Develop - Language + Culture = Speed

At the heart of the National Defense Strategy is a critical mandate: increase burden sharing with our allies and partners. For Air University's Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP), this isn’t just policy: it’s their fundamental operational purpose.

Through specialized Mobile Training Team (MTT) missions, LEAP scholars developed by the United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) are integrating seamlessly with global coalition partners to build trust, enhance interoperability, and strengthen joint force effectiveness.

Whether it is French LEAP Scholar Tech. Sgt. Messan Atayi strengthening ISR capabilities with Djiboutian forces in U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), or U.S. Space Force Capt. Tia Scoggan enhancing emergency airfield operations in Indonesia for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, these scholars are elevating partner nations across the globe.

As AFCLC Director Howard Ward notes, "Airmen skilled in languages and cultures with deliberate development to ‘speak Air Force’ in the target language are central to achieving this important pillar of the NDS... Tactically, language + culture = speed."

Click the link below and read the full story to see how LEAP’s deliberate development is driving the NDS burden-sharing mandate across the globe.

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/Display/Article/4502088/language-culture-speed-how-the-afclc-is-turning-national-defense-strategy-manda/

05/26/2026

During the massive Relámpago de los Andes joint exercise in Colombia, Air University's Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars proved exactly why cultural expertise matters on the global stage.

Operating alongside military teams from Brazil, Colombia, Spain, and Mexico, LEAP Scholars stepped up to bridge critical communication gaps. They didn't just translate words; they interpreted intent and purpose, combining their linguistic fluency with deep technical and tactical Air Force expertise.
Their vital support enabled seamless interoperability across 16 functional areas, driving the success of:
✈️ 32 air combat sorties
📦 23 transport & logistics missions
💻 31 cyber missions
🤝 Humanitarian medical engagements treating 620 patients

As Tech Sgt. Rodolfo Falero Maldonado noted, "LEAP Scholars don’t just translate; they interpret intent and purpose." By navigating cultural nuances and military terminology, these Airmen served as true force multipliers: strengthening trust, enhancing safety, and solving complex operational problems for the joint force.

Click the 🔗 below and read 📖 the full article. Air Education and Training Command United States Air Force U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Air Forces Southern

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/Display/Article/4487124/speaking-the-language-of-warfighting-leap-fuels-joint-exercise-in-the-andes/

05/21/2026

United States Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) is seeking compelling proposals for the 10th Annual Air University LREC Symposium, Sep. 24-25. This event brings together experts, visionaries, and professionals dedicated to advancing language, regional expertise, and cultural knowledge. If you have insights, research, or innovative perspectives to contribute, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this impactful gathering. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 July 7, 2026. For more details on how to submit a proposal or register, visit https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/AU-LREC/.
Join us in examining LREC and the NDS: Forging Readiness for Operational Advantage in a Complex World at this milestone event.

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551 Maxwell Boulevard
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
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https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/

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