Embracing familial heroes and enduring legacies

Embracing familial heroes and enduring legacies

The graduation ceremony for the Russian Chinese school at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Dec. 14 wasn’t just about academic achievements; it was also a poignant family story for one Airman. Airman 1st. Class Corey Case, the distinguished...
DLIFLC awards 20,000 associate of arts degree

DLIFLC awards 20,000 associate of arts degree

In a historic milestone, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center awarded its 20,000 Associate of Arts Degree in Chinese Mandarin to Airman 1st. Class Keenon Bryant Currier, marking a significant achievement for Currier, but also the Institute and its...
Leadership in Transition

Leadership in Transition

In a solemn and traditional ceremony at Soldier Field within the storied grounds of the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Command Sgt. Major Ernesto L. Cruz concluded his distinguished three-year tenure as the top enlisted leader of the Defense Language Institute Foreign...
Blending Native American roots with patriotic artistry

Blending Native American roots with patriotic artistry

In the heart of the American Southwest where the red sands of Arizona and New Mexico blend into one, Brian Roanhorse has woven a life story that mirrors the rich tapestry of his Native American heritage. From parachuting out of “perfectly good airplanes” as part of...