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Nov. 19, 2024
DLIELC attends AFA, underscoring strategic partnerships

Despite early mornings and late evenings, the hustle-and-bustle of the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference sparked collaboration and meaningful conversation. The latest in defense and technology were key topics at this year’s conference organized by the Air and Space Forces Association.
Aug. 8, 2024
DLIELC celebrates 70 years of global security cooperation and partnerships 

A welcoming overcast and breezy morning set the stage as 637th Training Group (Defense Language Institute English Language Center) staff and service members gathered for the organization’s 70th Anniversary celebration July 31. 
Aug. 31, 2023
37th Training Wing | Flight Nurse from Greece comes to civilian’s aid during medical emergency

Capt. Aikaterini Sigala, a Specialized Aviation English student, was in the classroom when she heard a loud sound in the hallway. As a flight nurse in the Hellenic Air Force, she instinctively wanted to check the source of the noise. As it turns out, a male maintenance worker fell near the
May 6, 2023
Fiesta Flambeau lights up San Antonio sky, as DLIELC students march in annual parade

From the Battle of Flowers to the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Fiesta events celebrate the rich and diverse history of San Antonio over the course of 10 days each April.
May 6, 2023
DLIELC welcomes Vietnamese alumni

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Over 50 years ago, three officers from the South Vietnamese Air Force attended the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.Henry Tran, Thu Nguyen, and Phuong Nguyen studied and learned English while attending DLIELC. They also received their
Jan. 10, 2023
Swim routine turns into lifesaving mission for DLIELC student

Korean student, Lieutenant Ha, who recently graduated from the Defense Language Institute English Language Center here, tested his skills during an everyday workout routine at the Skylark Aquatic Center in December.
Nov. 29, 2022
DLIELC graduates first Coast Guard recruits

The journey is just beginning for two United States Coast Guard recruits who joined U.S. Army Echo Company to study English at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.
May 5, 2022
5 international dignitaries added to DLIELC Wall of Fame

The names of five dignitaries were added to the International Wall of Fame in a ceremony at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center April 29.
April 5, 2022
Why Afghan refugees met 37th Training Wing instructors

The wind whipped sand across her face and a generator hummed in the background as Davina Farrell stepped off the plane. It was October 2021, and Farrell, an English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language instructor, and seven of her colleagues, had a mission.
Dec. 2, 2021
DLIELC holds Democratic Republic of Congo promotion ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – In a unique and unprecedented ceremony, five military members from the Democratic Republic of Congo were promoted Nov. 2, at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center here.