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  • Gary W. Boyd, Air Education and Training Command historian, reads through documents of the formation of Randolph Field July 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. A respected researcher and writer of history, Boyd has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.

    Boyd's rite of passage, history as greatest instrument of learning

    A respected researcher and writer of history, Gary W. Boyd, the command historian of Air Education and Training Command, has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.
  • A screenshot of virtual homework at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center is displayed on a students computer. The 517th Training Group has migrated to an almost entirely virtual class due to COVID-19. (Courtesy photo)

    Learning languages virtually

    Geographically detached from Goodfellow Air Force Base is the 517th Training Group. This group is responsible for training Airmen as linguists and also developing Airmen’s skills and core values.
  • Echo Company trainees pose for a photo in a Defense Language Institute English Language Center hallway between classes. Along with English language training and pre-basic training, trainees have the opportunity to react with the 70 other unique countries on campus at one time.

    Education opens doors to opportunity

    During my 35 years of active duty service, I have witnessed a steady increase in the amount of college experience that our enlisted folks are receiving before raising their right hand to serve in today’s United States military.
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  • Gary W. Boyd, Air Education and Training Command historian, reads through documents of the formation of Randolph Field July 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. A respected researcher and writer of history, Boyd has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.

    Boyd's rite of passage, history as greatest instrument of learning

    A respected researcher and writer of history, Gary W. Boyd, the command historian of Air Education and Training Command, has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.
  • A screenshot of virtual homework at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center is displayed on a students computer. The 517th Training Group has migrated to an almost entirely virtual class due to COVID-19. (Courtesy photo)

    Learning languages virtually

    Geographically detached from Goodfellow Air Force Base is the 517th Training Group. This group is responsible for training Airmen as linguists and also developing Airmen’s skills and core values.
  • Echo Company trainees pose for a photo in a Defense Language Institute English Language Center hallway between classes. Along with English language training and pre-basic training, trainees have the opportunity to react with the 70 other unique countries on campus at one time.

    Education opens doors to opportunity

    During my 35 years of active duty service, I have witnessed a steady increase in the amount of college experience that our enlisted folks are receiving before raising their right hand to serve in today’s United States military.
  • The Airman’s coin is a tradition in recognition of taking the first step to becoming a leader in the U.S. Air Force. Following Basic Military Training, Airmen are challenged to take on leadership roles and become mentors to their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

    Leaders never stop learning

    A major part of becoming an effective leader is learning how to communicate efficiently with peers, leadership and subordinates. Although practice is the best learning tool, one must first understand how people communicate.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brittany Baze, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center curriculum advisor, speaks during a panel interview as part of the Foreign Language Design Sprint event held at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., Oct. 15 through 17. Over the course of the three day event, the participants, government stakeholders and experts from academia, discuss potential research topics and develop plans for updating the Air Force language training curriculum. (Official DOD photo by Leo Carrillo)

    Planning for the future of learning

    Presidio of Monterey, Calif. is taking the initiative with the Foreign Language Design Sprint and digging deeper into the science of learning to help improve the way their students learn.
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