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Relationship Repair with CAOCL's Dr. Lauren Mackenzie and Kristin Post

Amy Hunt
The Eagles, Globes, and Anchors podcast from the Marine Corps War College recently hosted Dr. Lauren Mackenzie and Kristin Post from CAOCL to discuss their article on relationship repair strategies.
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Hone your language skills and cultural knowledge with CultureReady

Amy Hunt
Here on CultureReady, we have a variety of resources for a wide audience, from our videos, made up largely of interviews featured in our Virtual Culture Awareness Trainers (VCATs), to information on
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Sick Overseas? Plan Ahead With These Tips

Amy Hunt
No one plans to get sick overseas, but it's still good to plan ahead. We’ve compiled some of the top tips to consider both before you travel abroad, and while you are in a foreign country.
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U.S., Philippine Coast Guards Conduct Joint Search and Rescue Exercise

DLNSEO Culture Team
Alameda based National Security Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) and vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard conducted joint search-and-rescue exercises at sea west of Manila May 14.
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DLIFLC's Language Day: Sharing Culture and Language Outside of the Classroom

Amy Hunt
Every year, the Defense Language Institute hosts Language Day, a celebration of culture and language around the world. Learn more about this year's event.
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Hawaii Air National Guardsman celebrates culture, AAPI Month

DLNSEO Culture Team
One National Guardsman's story about his own journey as an Asian-American in the armed forces, and how his cultural heritage and language training have helped him to promote cultural awareness among…
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Celebrating May Day

Amy Hunt
The first day of May is significant for multiple reasons around the world. For some, it’s May Day, and represents the end of winter and beginning of summer. In many countries it’s also Labor Day, and…
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Washington National Guard Engineers share knowledge, experiences with Thai counterparts

DLNSEO Culture Team
Engineers from the Washington National Guard not only conduct exercises with the Royal Thai Army, but in the process build relationships and create strong bonds.
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Learning the Importance of Intercultural Exchange through UNESCO

Amy Hunt
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, "seeks to build peace through international cooperation," and does so through numerous projects in countries around the…
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