by M. Zachary Sherman | Nov 22, 2023 | News
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...
by M. Zachary Sherman | Nov 9, 2023 | News
As the morning sun cast its rays down upon the upper Presidio of Monterey, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center hosted a poignant Veterans Day observance on November 9. Distinguished guests, veterans, active-duty military, staff and students were...
by M. Zachary Sherman | Nov 8, 2023 | News
While fame may be fleeting for most, at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, the Hall of Fame pays homage to those individuals who have indelibly influenced foreign language training, military linguists, public service and international diplomacy...
by M. Zachary Sherman | Oct 23, 2023 | News
If there was ever a championship fighter, a true Rocky Balboa, for the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, you wouldn’t need to look any further than Leon E. Panetta. “The Defense Language Institute [Foreign Language Center] is critical for our...
by Natela Cutter | Sep 19, 2023 | News
When Spc. JoAnn Naumann enlisted in the Army, she just wanted to be a linguist, learn the Arabic language, get her clearance, and get out. Her story turned out to be much more interesting. “The person you see here today is the result of a failed plan – but in an...
by Natela Cutter | Sep 14, 2023 | News
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...
