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Public Affairs

Plans, budgets for, executes and evaluates the effectiveness of public affairs programs, and provides public affairs advice, counsel and support for commanders and senior staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Public Affairs officer is responsible for developing a working relationship with media representatives, maintaining liaison with representatives of civilian organizations, governmental agencies, Reserve and active duty units, and other publics. Public Affairs officers are expected to coordinate with the appropriate agencies prior to contacting and releasing information to representatives of news media on conditions that might result in favorable or unfavorable public reaction, including releases and public statements involving news of national interest.

Public Affairs officers are responsible for preparing information relative to unit participation in military operations, world events, environmental matters, and national and local affairs, through news releases, special activities, photographs, radio and television, and other informational material. They also reviews materials such as speeches, news articles, and radio and television shows for security and integration with the objectives of the Air Force, and determine appropriate topics.


Civilian Opportunities

Civilian Public Affairs

Duties and Responsibilities

Public Relations specialists develop and maintain programs that present a favorable public image for the particular organization represented. It is the responsibility of the public relations professionals to provide information to the target audience (generally, the public at large) about the organization, its goals and accomplishments, and any further plans or projects that may be of public interest.

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