Air Force Culture and Language Center

Congrats to LEAP Scholars recently selected to the Foreign Area Officer career field! The International Affairs Development Team selected 33 officers for deliberate development and re-core as FAOs. Of the 33 selectees, 21 are LEAP, a nearly 64% selection rate from LEAP.

AFCLC is seeking proposals for the 10th Annual @HQAirUniversity LREC Symposium 24-25 Sep. If you have insights, research or perspectives to contribute, SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BEFORE 7 JULY 2026. Visit airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/AU-LREC/. #LRECIsWarfighting #LRECAndTheNDS

LEAP-ACE Eaker recently held a graduation ceremony. Left: AFCLC Director Howard Ward and Korean instructor Ms. Jisoo Han with Korean class leader Lt. Col. Rueben Choi. Right: Ward and Japanese instructor Dr. Lili Selden with Japanese class leader 1st Lt. Augustine Perez.

April 27 is the last day to enroll in the Intro to Culture course from Air University’s AFCLC. #RegisterNow to participate in this engaging and informative course! airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/courses/…

#HappeningToday Before our leaders deploy, they prepare. 19th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder visited @HQAirUniversity's @AFCLC to participate in a General Officer Pre-Assignment Acculturation Course. @AETCommand

LEAP Scholars participating in LEAP-ACE Eaker recently visited the Alabama National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing. Members of the 187th gave flightline demonstrations and instructed LEAP Scholars on flightline scenarios and technical vocabulary.

Get the latest @Southcom news from @HQAirUniversity's @AFCLC #PulsoRegional podcast. Operation Southern Spear opens a new front in Ecuador; and Cuba dominates the news. More on the Culture Guide App! @AETCommand

Japanese LEAP Scholars review equipment used for airfield damage repair in their target language during LEAP-ACE Eaker. Understanding this terminology enhances training with personnel operating the equipment and produces a competitive advantage in operational tempo.

LEAP Scholar and 2nd Lt. Aimi Imagawa discusses U.S. and Japan defense burden sharing at LEAP-ACE Eaker during student briefings in Japanese or Korean on the U.S. National Defense Strategy. The course was crafted by @HQAirUniversity's @AFCLC

LEAP Scholars assess an area for a runway during a tabletop war game at LEAP-ACE Eaker. Their vocabulary on airfield equipment construction and aircraft requirements was put to the test in this exercise.

#HappeningToday LEAP-ACE Eaker students discuss defense roles of South Korea and the U.S.. Crafted by @HQAirUniversity's @AFCLC, this 3-week course teaches Scholars about Agile Combat Employment in their target language (Korean and Japanese).

🗓️ Save the Date! Celebrate 20 years of AFCLC at the 10th Air University LREC Symposium, Sept 24-25. Join us virtually to see how warfighters use LREC skills for operational advantage & to support the NDS. Register & learn more: airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/AU-LREC/

#HappeningToday Eaker Center Commander Col. Raymond "Banzai" Rounds and @HQAirUniversity's @AFCLC Director Howard Ward address LEAP Scholars participating in LEAP-ACE Eaker. @AETCommand @usairforce

D³: Deepen - How LEAP actively supports National Defense Strategy in the Indo-Pacific. Click the🔗below and read 📖 about how LEAP is a key to deterrence. #DevelpDeepenDeliver #LRECIsWarfighting #LethalInAllLanguages @HQAirUniversity bit.ly/4v6I1dY

Enrollment is open! #RegisterNow for the Introduction to Culture Course! ✅ 3 CCAF Credit Hours ✅ 100% Distance Learning ✅ Exclusive to enlisted members (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve) bit.ly/4sLguxf

“D³: Deliver - How AFCLC Secures the Homeland. Click the 🔗 below and read 📖 how the AFCLC's language, region, and culture experts are a cornerstone of our national defense. #DevelopDeepenDeliver #LRECIsWarfighting #LethalInAllLanguages @HQAirUniversity bit.ly/47kc5c0

Our framework for victory for the 2026 NDS is D³: Develop, Deepen, Deliver. Read 📖 the introductory story of our D³ Campaign at the 🔗 below and follow the series as we break down every NDS Line of Effort. bit.ly/4bwFUbL

Read 📖 about how LEAP Scholars recently played a critical role at the Silent Warrior symposium in Africa. #LethalInAllLanguages #LRECIsWarfighting @HQAirUniversity @AETCommand @usairforce @USAfricaCommand bit.ly/4bQZ9ga

Looking for 3 hours of CCAF credit? Make them count with the Introduction to Culture Course! ✅ 3 CCAF Credit Hours ✅ 100% Distance Learning ✅ Exclusive to enlisted members (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve) airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/courses/…

Catch the latest @Southcom highlights from @AFCLC's #PulsoRegional podcast. After capturing Maduro, the U.S. shifts its focus to Cuba’s communist regime. More on the Culture Guide App! @HQAirUniversity @AETCommand