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Morón AB Hosts Translation Scholars for Training with Portuguese Airmen
Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers
May 7, 2025 | 1:45
In February, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Portuguese Air Force, and the Spanish Air and Space Force came together for an Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) exercise at Morón AB, Spain. This successful engagement was made possible thanks to the invaluable support of Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) interpreters. These Airmen bridged language and cultural gaps, facilitated the swift exchange of knowledge and expertise, and helped forge a unified team of international forces.

Managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC), LEAP develops language-capable, cross-culturally adept service members across various career fields, equipping them with working-level foreign language skills. LEAP scholars play a crucial role in enhancing air and space power by serving as interpreters in key engagements with allies and partners, strengthening international relationships, improving interoperability, and deepening understanding of potential adversaries.

During the ADR exercise, five Portuguese and seven Spanish LEAP scholars worked alongside their Portuguese and Spanish counterparts, ensuring clear communication and fostering seamless collaboration, driving the mission forward at every stage.
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Mission: 
189th IN BDE (CATB) observes, coaches, and trains our ARNG and USAR partners to provide trained and ready units to support combatant commander requirements around the world. O/O, conduct Mobilization and Large Scale Mobilization Operations (LSMO) in support of our ARNG and USAR partners to meet combatant commander OPLAN requirements.
Vision: 
Our purpose is to support First Army’s mission to achieve FORSCOM directed readiness and deliver trained and ready NG and RC forces. We accomplish this through partnership with the National Guard and US Army Reserve as FORSCOM’s proponent for the integration of the Army’s Total Force Policy (ATFP) and execution of Mobilization Training Centers (MTC) operations as part of the Army’s LSMO effort.

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