Oct. 6, 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Karely Clark The 17th Training Wing recognizes and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, and how every members’ diversity make the force stronger. Each week from September 15- October 15, the 17th TRW highlights members of different Hispanic backgrounds and experiences.
Sept. 28, 2022 Photostory: Air Force Russian linguist rehabs from quadriplegia Photo story of Airman 1st Class Lauren Arduser, 311th Training Squadron Russian language analyst rehabbing from quadriplegia
Aug. 23, 2022 ‘I am the 1% that recovers’: Resilience standard set as Russian linguist fights quadriplegia “I would tell myself, ‘if I can move my toes, I can move my whole foot,” said Lauren. “I would allow myself to have those sad days, and then be incredibly stubborn the next day. This is a mind game, I can do it. I can move my entire body if I tell myself I can.”
July 28, 2022 17th TRW Member of the Month: Tech. Sgt. Jayson Franklin The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center at Presidio of Monterey is responsible for training all Department of Defense linguists. The school provides courses for 14 languages with training ranging from 36 to 64 weeks.
