Taking on the challenge of standardization

Taking on the challenge of standardization

One of the leading efforts within the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center’s five-year strategic plan is the standardization of curriculum and evaluation that will drive consistency in student outcomes across all language programs offered by the...
Air Force Senior Language Authority visits DLIFLC

Air Force Senior Language Authority visits DLIFLC

The Air Force Senior Language Authority, Crystal Moore, recently took a two-day tour of the Presidio of Monterey for the first time since being appointed a member of the Senior Executive Service in 2023. Among her many responsibilities, including the management and...
From Moscow to Monterey: a linguistic odyssey

From Moscow to Monterey: a linguistic odyssey

In the heart of America’s melting pot, Irina Anokhin stands as a testament to the power of language and the resilience of the human spirit. Her story, a blend of multiculturalism and dedication, stretches from the bustling streets of Moscow to the academic halls of...
From apprentice to master: Commandant’s vision

From apprentice to master: Commandant’s vision

Col. James A. Kievit, a former infantry officer and currently a U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs officer with multiple overseas deployments, is no stranger to challenge, on or off the battlefield. Behind his unassuming and quiet demeanor lies a brilliant...
Russian national teaches Chinese to military

Russian national teaches Chinese to military

In the halls of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, you’ll find an unassuming figure whose passion for languages has shaped an extraordinary journey. “I learned English as my first foreign language in kindergarten and...
TRADOC senior enlisted leader visits DLIFLC

TRADOC senior enlisted leader visits DLIFLC

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Harris, observed two Chinese Mandarin classes at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center March 4, while engaged on a tour to visit TRADOC installations...