Following in his grandfather’s footsteps

Following in his grandfather’s footsteps

Spc. Dwight Matsukawa knew that his grandfather served in the military, but he didn’t pay much attention to the details. All of that changed when Dwight graduated from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center with honors on Sept. 7. “Spc. Matsukawa, the...
A family of DLIFLC language graduates

A family of DLIFLC language graduates

It’s not every day that you come across a family of Chinese language graduates from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. This is precisely the case with the Helmen family. On Sept. 7, Cpl. Caleb Helmen graduated from the Chinese Mandarin...
The 311th Air Force Training Squadron changes command

The 311th Air Force Training Squadron changes command

The 311th Training Squadron, part of the 517th Training Group, held a change of command ceremony July 20, welcoming Lt. Col. Noah Tam to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and bidding farewell to outgoing commander Lt. Col. William Taylor. The...
CAC general says communication is key

CAC general says communication is key

The Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Lt. Gen. Milford Beagle, visited the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Presidio of Monterey for the first time July 17. Beagle observed two Korean language...
The Singing Sifu

The Singing Sifu

Language isn’t just a way to communicate, it’s a component of individual culture that makes it special, unique. One renowned instructor’s linguistic journey is marked by her passion, dedication and a lifelong pursuit of utilizing music to teach language. This has made...
Assistant Commandant change of command

Assistant Commandant change of command

Assistant Commandant Col. Jennifer L. Saraceno relinquished command to Col. Mark S. Jones, who will be taking charge of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center’s second highest post, on June 14, 2023. “You never cease to amaze me with your talents,”...