Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! We are excited to have you join us for the Air Force Culture and Language Center’s inaugural event! Today, AFCLC Director Mr. Howard Ward will explore AFCLC’s role as the Air Force’s Global Classroom and the center’s new initiatives to deploy culture education at the speed of “Accelerate Change or Lose”! Disclaimer: The use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video is not promoted by Air University or the US Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of AFCLC TV, AFCLC Language Division Chief Mr. Christopher Chesser will take us into the world of the Language Enabled Airman Program! He will provide keen insight into the nature of LEAP and what the Air Force is seeking in a LEAP applicant. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On this episode of #AFCLCTV, AFCLC’s Associate Professor of Regional and Cultural Studies (Africa) Dr. Scott Edmondson discussed why culture matters and the impact culture training has on military missions and partner interoperability! #AFCLCTV #Culture #LREC #AFCLCGlobalClassroom #WeAreAFCLC Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, Chinese Language Enabled Airman Program Scholar and AFCLC’s Language Division Deputy Chief Maj. Robert Early will take us on a journey through the life of a LEAP Scholar! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On this episode of AFCLC TV, AFCLC’s Associate Professor of Regional and Cultural Studies (Middle East North Africa) Dr. Kristin Bashir and Assistant Professor of Regional and Cultural Studies (Asia) Dr. Jessica Jordan will enlighten us on AFCLC’s innovative Pre-Assignment Acculturation Course model! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s special episode of #AFCLCTV, we will announce this year’s United States Air Force and United States Space Force Language Enabled Airman Program Cadet Selects! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, AFCLC’s Language Sustainment Program Manager Gloria Milner will discuss the innovative eMentor program. LEAP Scholar and Foreign Area Officer Col. Sarah Russ will also provide insight on her personal experiences with eMentor and how the program has impacted her career. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, we’ll chat with NCO Academy Program Manager MSgt Aaron Haygood and Superintendent of EPME Academic Affairs SMSgt Anisa Haney at the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Professional Military Education on the use of AFCLC’s Culture Guide app courses for enlisted professional military education. #AFCLCTV #EPME #usaf #CultureGuideApp #AFCLCGlobalClassroom #WeAreAFCLC Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On this episode of #AFCLCTV, we chatted with Lt. Col. John Yi, 33rd Student Squadron Commander at Squadron Officer School, on the importance of language, regional expertise, and culture education for the next generation. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, We’ll chat with one of the Founding Fathers of the Language Enabled Airman Program – Brig. Gen. (ret) Gunther Mueller! He’ll provide keen insight on the need for language, regional expertise, and culture (LREC) education in the past, present, and future as we get ready for our upcoming Air University LREC symposium!

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, two Language Enabled Airman Program members with the most foreign languages will join us to discuss the art of learning a foreign language! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, we’ll chat with AFCLC’s Associate Professor of Regional and Cultural Studies (Europe) on her new video series: Resilience to Misinformation and Disinformation, available on AFCLC’s Culture Guide App! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! May is Mental Health Awareness Month! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, we’ll discuss the art of being resilient and promoting well-being for service members with Dr. Susan Steen, AFCLC's Associate Professor of Cross-Cultural Communication and Director of the Air University Resilience Research Task Force, and one of her Resilience Research Task Force students Lt Col Wendy Allison. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, we’ll go behind the scenes of the popular ‘ZOV’ document translation to discuss the process and impact of the project from the leadership and organizational perspective with Air University’s Office of Sponsored Programs Research Coordinator Dr. Margaret Sankey and AFCLC’s Language Development Coordinator Steve Gunter. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the contents of this video are those of the authors. They should not be construed as carrying the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the U.S. government or their international equivalents. In addition, the use of ‘Zoom’ or any other communication media used in this video are not promoted by Air University or the U.S. Air Force.

Welcome to the Air Force's Global Classroom! On this episode of #AFCLCTV, AFCLC Director Howard Ward discussed his new Wild Blue Yonder editorial entitled, "Stop Calling it 'Soft Power'! The Declaration of Dependence on Language and Culture for Integrated Deterrence.

Welcome to the Air Force’s Global Classroom! On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, we are honored to have Air War College Commandant Brig. Gen. William Freeman and Bengali LEAP Scholar Maj Mustafa Sakib with us to discuss the importance and impact of the Language Enabled Airman Program as a force multiplier for the Air Force and the Department of Defense.

On this episode, we hosted Mr. Kelly McKeague, Director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, to acknowledge the importance of commemorating Prisoner of War/Missing in Action service members and highlight the support LEAP Scholars provide to the DPAA mission.

On this episode of AFCLC TV, we chatted with Lt. Col. Thomas Talafuse, Commander, Community College of the Air Force, on educational opportunities for the enlisted force through CCAF.

On today’s episode of #AFCLCTV, it’s all about AU LREC‼️ Join us as we chat with AFCLC Director Howard Ward about the upcoming Air University LREC Symposium, LREC Month, and the importance of LREC education.