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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      United States Air Force Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator, Technical Sergeant Sanvi Panou of the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona participate in weapons instructionals as a student during the Canadian Forces Primary Leadership Qualification course hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Academy at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, Canada on November 23, 2023.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanvi Panou, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. participates in weapons training as a student during the Canadian Forces Primary Leadership Qualification course hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Academy at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 23, 2023. The strategic collaboration signified a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. (Royal Canadian Air Force photo by Master Sailor Justin Spinello)
            
            
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Canadian Armed Forces and United States Air Force students of the Primary Leadership Qualification Course 2305 come together for a graduation on December 13, 2023, at 16 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, to receive their Military Certificates of Achievement.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sg. Ndap Tan, Customer Support Material Management Flight section chief, 90th Logistical Readiness Squadron at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., looks on as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanvi Panou, right, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator from Luke AFB, Ariz. participates in a drill practice during the Canadian Forces Primary Leadership Qualification course hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Academy at Canadian Forces Base in Borden, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 23, 2023. The strategic collaboration signified a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. (Royal Canadian Air Force photo by RCAF Master Sailor Justin Spinello)
            
            
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Canadian Armed Forces and United States Air Force students of the Primary Leadership Qualification Course 2305 come together for a graduation on December 13, 2023, at 16 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, to receive their Military Certificates of Achievement.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanvi Panou, right, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., accepts his certificate of achievement from the Primary Leadership Qualification Course during a graduation ceremony at 16 Wing/Canadian Forces Base in Borden, Ontario, Dec. 13, 2023. This strategic collaboration signified a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. (Royal Canadian Air Force photo by RCAF Corporal Aimee Rintjema)
            
            
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United States Air Force Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator, Technical Sergeant Sanvi Panou of the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona participate in weapons instructionals as a student during the Canadian Forces Primary Leadership Qualification course hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Academy at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, Canada on November 23, 2023.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanvi Panou, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. participates in weapons training as a student during the Canadian Forces Primary Leadership Qualification course hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Academy at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 23, 2023. The strategic collaboration signified a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. (Royal Canadian Air Force photo by Master Sailor Justin Spinello)
            
            
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        Canadian Armed Forces and United States Air Force students of the Primary Leadership Qualification Course 2305 come together for a graduation on December 13, 2023, at 16 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, to receive their Military Certificates of Achievement.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sg. Ndap Tan, Customer Support Material Management Flight section chief, 90th Logistical Readiness Squadron at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., looks on as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanvi Panou, right, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator from Luke AFB, Ariz. participates in a drill practice during the Canadian Forces Primary Leadership Qualification course hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Academy at Canadian Forces Base in Borden, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 23, 2023. The strategic collaboration signified a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. (Royal Canadian Air Force photo by RCAF Master Sailor Justin Spinello)
            
            
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        Canadian Armed Forces and United States Air Force students of the Primary Leadership Qualification Course 2305 come together for a graduation on December 13, 2023, at 16 Wing/Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, to receive their Military Certificates of Achievement.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanvi Panou, right, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Quality Assurance evaluator from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., accepts his certificate of achievement from the Primary Leadership Qualification Course during a graduation ceremony at 16 Wing/Canadian Forces Base in Borden, Ontario, Dec. 13, 2023. This strategic collaboration signified a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. (Royal Canadian Air Force photo by RCAF Corporal Aimee Rintjema)
            
            
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USAF, RCAF strengthen partnership through EPME exchange initiativePublished Dec. 19, 2023
                    
                    By Michael Sparks
            **ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Ontario (AFNS) --**The United States Air Force and the **Royal Canadian Air Force** recently demonstrated their commitment to a strong partnership through the Enlisted Professional Military Education, or EPME, exchange initiative. This initiative has seen mutual collaboration, with four non-commissioned Airmen from the USAF completing the RCAF Primary Leadership Qualification course at the RCAF Academy in Borden. 
 
Participating in this exchange program were two French scholars in the **Language Enabled Airman Program**, or LEAP; U.S. Air Force technical sergeants, Ndap Tah and Sanvi Panou. As Canada has two official languages, English and French, with most military courses being taught in both languages, their involvement in the program provided them with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of their Canadian counterparts. This fostered a close collaboration and mutual understanding of each other's perspectives. 
 
"The experience of constantly speaking French with my Canadian counterparts was very interesting. It helped us learn about each other's cultures, our shared goals of serving our countries, and it created a partnership and a very close collaboration," Tah said.

In a reciprocated gesture, three RCAF members recently graduated from the **Airman Leadership Schoo**l at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, underscoring the mutual commitment to cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two air forces. 
 
"This program further strengthens our friendship and partnership between our two great air forces," said Chief Warrant Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force Chief Warrant Officer John Hall. "On exercises, operations, and through the bi-national command NORAD, USAF and RCAF members routinely serve side by side." 
 
This strategic collaboration signifies a significant step in fortifying the interoperability and professional development of noncommissioned leaders, highlighting the commitment to mutual learning and shared expertise. The EPME exchange initiative, which began in 2021, aims to foster greater cooperation and understanding between the enlisted ranks of the two air forces. The RCAF Academy, a modern institution providing leadership and management training to over 1,000 annual students, plays a pivotal role in this initiative. 
 
"The cross-national Enlisted PME initiative illustrates our dedication to nurturing airmen's development through diverse learning environments. It encompasses more than education; it involves building connections, fostering global perspectives, and strengthening strategic partnerships," said Chief Master Sgt. Denny Richardson, command chief master sergeant, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Region (CONR)-First Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Northern and U.S. Air Forces Space). "I would like to express my gratitude to Senior Master Sgt. Alejandro Velez from the CONR-1AF(AFNORTH/AFSPACE)/A5/A8 for playing a crucial role in bringing the program to fruition." 
 
The partnership between the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force, as demonstrated through the EPME exchange initiative, is a testament to their commitment to mutual learning and collaboration. These joint initiatives signify a significant step in strengthening the professional development of non-commissioned leaders, showcasing the depth and resilience of their partnership. This ongoing collaboration is expected to make a noteworthy contribution to the security landscape in North America.LR 



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