Cross-Cultural Communication
Conversational Interruptions in Japan
A cultural subject matter expert discusses conversational interruptions in Japan.
Gestures in Japan
In this video, a service member demonstrates how Japanese people gesture numbers.
Building Rapport in Japan
In this video, a service member discusses the importance of building rapport and taking an empathetic approach.
Exchanging Business Cards in Japan
A service member discusses business card protocol.
Teaching Arabic… with LEGO?
One graphic designer's story about her decision to create a bilingual, fun, and colorful way to teach the Arabic language using LEGOs.
Korean Proverbs
Guest blogger Patrick Niceforo writes about Korean proverbs that he learned while studying in South Korea as a Boren Scholar.
Steel Troopers Bring Iraqis and Pershmerga Together
The Steel Squadron lived like Iraqi soldiers for two weeks to assist Iraqi and Kurdish forces in closing security gaps along a shared boundary line.
67 Minutes: Celebrating Mandela Day
July 18 marks Mandela Day, and this year it also marks the centennial of Nelson Mandela’s birth. Every year on this day, people around the world are encouraged to spend 67 minutes taking action in and serving their communities to inspire change.
Airmen celebrate Independence Day with Polish community
Airmen from the 52nd Expeditionary Operations Group Detachment 2, operating out of Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland hosted a Fourth of July celebration for the local polish community.
Polish language class immerses Soldiers in cultural landscape
Soldiers posted to Bemowo Piskie, Poland, take advantage of the opportunity to learn Polish and, along the way, more about Polish culture as well.