Three military legislative assistants visit DLIFLC

by | Sep 7, 2012 | News

MONTEREY, Calif. – Three Military Legislative Assistants from Washington D.C. visited the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Aug. 28, in an effort to find out more about the Institute’s foreign language mission.

D3X_2431“The group was impressed with the students’ abilities during the classroom observation and were very pleased with DLI’s online (language) offerings,” said DLIFLC Commandant Col. Danial D. Pick, who hosted Will Goodman representing Sen. Patrick Leahy, Adam Goodwin, from Sen. Pat Murray’s office, and Ms. Michelle Lenihan, representing Sen. Dick Durbin. Visitors received a command briefing, observed a Persian-Farsi classroom in action, and watched distance learning and online product demonstrations.

The MLAs also had an opportunity to eat lunch with students from each of the services and received a windshield tour of the Presidio of Monterey. “The MLAs also discussed ways to promote the learning of foreign language at the K-12 level in their states, with the use of DLI products,” explained Pick.

Photo and Story Credits:

Story and photos by: Natela Cutter, Strategic Communications

Photo: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Commandant Col. Danial D. Pick shows Language Survival Kits produced by DLIFLC to Military Legislative Assistants Will Goodman (right) and Adam Goodwin Aug. 28, 2012. (U.S. Army photo Natela Cutter)

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 Institute.

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 the United States, where she now serves as a bridge between cultures in her role with the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.

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 tactician, concealed by his imposing six-foot three-inch physique that instantly commands respect whether he wears colonel wings or not.