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DLIELC features team contributions during showcase
February 15, 2024 — Interactive displays and aromas of fresh fare filled the halls during the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center Showcase at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Feb. 2... MORE

The Defense Language Institute English Language Center, Training and Development team, 637th Training Group, showcase their exhibit during the DLIELC Showcase at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024. The showcase demonstrates the importance of Squadron contributions and how they support students not only in learning English, but also in building security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

DLIELC: Fighting through a pandemic
April 29, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic is having -- and continues to have -- a devastating effect on the world. It is a global struggle that has touched the livelihoods of many regardless of any factor that would usually be identified as a difference... MORE

Armed with a copy of the American Language Course text, a cadet participates in an online class facilitated by a Defense Language Institute English Language Center Virtual Training Team (VTT) in July 2020. VTTs were used in collaboration with the U.S. Army to provide English language training to some of the U.S. Army Echo Trainees. Since the start of this curriculum, VTTs have also been used with some of DLIELC’s international partners, like Uzbekistan.

Defense Language Institute preps potential international coalition pilots
April 10, 2019 — Students representing more than 120 countries enroll at Defense Language Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. One of the courses they may take is the Mike Sirois Aviation Simulation Lab where they learn more than just how to fly an aircraft... MORE

A student at the Defense Language Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas uses a Simulated Environment Realistic Air Traffic Control, or SERA. SERA is a voice-prompted aviation simulation software students use to practice a variety of maneuvers like takeoffs and maintaining air speeds while communicating to the tower in English. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Parker)

New Reid Health Services Center provides one-stop service
September 14, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated the opening of the new Reid Health Services Center facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 13 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing celebrated the opening of the new Reid Health Services Center facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 13 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The new Reid Clinic incorporates functions from four buildings into one, consisting of 19 departments, and will serve approximately 86,000 patients per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

The AMIGO program builds U.S. cultural interoperability
August 15, 2018 — The 637th International Support Squadron has been front and center as part of the Defense Language Institute and the 37th Training Wing when it comes to reaching out to international students, making them feel welcomed through the American Members of International Goodwill to Others program, or AMIGO... MORE

The 637th International Support Squadron (ISS) has been front and center as part of the Defense Language Institute and the 37th Training Wing when it comes to reaching out to international students, making them feel welcomed through the American Members of International Goodwill to Others program, or AMIGO.

IAAFA students benefit from opportunity to learn English
January 20, 2018 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently completed its English language course taught to students interested in expanding their knowledge that will assist them in future international endeavors... MORE

Airman Laura Mendez Murcia (right) displays her English class certification of completion during an Inter-American Air Force Academy ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in December 2017. The Colombian aircraft technician student was accompanied by her English class instructor Staff Sgt. Emanuel Martinez Gomez, a volunteer instructor for the course.

DLIELC manager ensures smooth partner nation in-country English language training
September 26, 2017 — Since 1954, the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center has provided English language training and services in support of security cooperation objectives. They also provide English language training to U.S. military service members whose primary language is not English. As part of that mission, they annually train students from more than 100 countries... MORE

From left to right: Col. Roy W. Collins, 37th Training Wing commander, Lt. Col. Aaron J. Franklin, 637th International Support Squadron commander, Katie Carraway, Defense Language Institute English Learning Center overseas program manager, and Maj. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta, commander of the Second Air Force, pose for a photo May 8, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Carraway, who conducts site surveys with partner nation in-country English language training programs and makes specific recommendations to strengthen them, was honored for being selected as the 2016 Air Force International Affairs Excellence awardee.