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Jan. 11, 2021
Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications

LEAP is a career-spanning program aimed to sustain and improve Airmen's language and cultural capabilities. Managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center, the program seeks to develop cross-culturally competent leaders who can meet Air Force global mission requirements.
Dec. 17, 2020
31st SFS, Italian Air Force Personnel work together as first line of defense

True success can only be achieved through cooperation and collaboration. That has been the fundamental driving force behind the 31st Security Forces Squadron and the “Pagliano e Gori” airport Italian military personnel partnership.
Dec. 14, 2020
CSAF releases Action Orders to Accelerate Change Across Air Force

In August, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., released his strategic approach entitled Accelerate Change or Lose, in which he described his view of the strategic landscape as Air Force chief of staff and, from that, his emphasis on why change is necessary. The newly-released action
Nov. 4, 2020
SecAF emphasizes importance of Language and Culture Skills at AFCLC, AU’s Symposium

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett addressed attendees virtually for the Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University’s fifth annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (AU LREC) Symposium. During her pre-recorded remarks, Barrett thanked Air and Space Professionals for
Oct. 30, 2020
AFMC & AFSAC partner to recognize Foreign Liaison Officers for 41st year

The Air Force Materiel Command partnered with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate to hold a Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Recognition ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, October 26.
Sept. 30, 2020
B-1B Lancers cross Arctic Circle to train with Nordic allies

The 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, a total force integration unit comprised of Reserve Airmen from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 7th Bomb Wing, flew B-1B Lancers conducted training with the Norwegian air force, crossing the North Pole to accomplish the mission.
Sept. 29, 2020
West Virginia ANG hosts inaugural air-to-air staff talks with Peru

The workshop brought together key personnel from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), Military Assistance & Advisory Group (MAAG) – U.S. Embassy Lima, the Air Forces Southern liaison officer from Peru, Assistant Air Attaché to the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C., Peruvian Air Force Maj. Gen.
Sept. 28, 2020
Spangdahlem AB Airmen integrate in joint multinational exercise Astral Knight

As part of joint multinational exercise Astral Knight, a KC-10 Extender refueled multiple Polish and U.S. aircraft while over Polish airspace Sept. 22 and 24.
Sept. 24, 2020
Dover AFB supports U.S.-Egyptian partnership

Airmen from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo onto an Egyptian air force C-130H Hercules Sept. 11, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base
Sept. 24, 2020
U.S. Air Force aircraft support NATO Days 2020 at Czech Republic

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing fly towards Czechia from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2020.