I am an unapologetic fan of the Marvel movies. Remember the first one with Captain America? He became a jacked super soldier when a scientist injected him with a super
I am an unapologetic fan of the Marvel movies. Remember the first one with Captain America? He became a jacked super soldier when a scientist injected him with a super
In public affairs we write feature stories, speeches, we create communication campaigns, and sometimes we promote stuff. What if you had to write a feature about your shop and job?
By Ace Castle In this third installment of how a Coast Guard pilot quickly integrated into the public affairs world, let’s cover confidence. Everyone knows pilots are awesome; fun; and really, really, really ridiculously
I’m going to tell you a little secret about the Department of Defense. Sometimes, we actually go on offense. It might seem crazy, but our nation has something of a
You know and love the Bucket of Responses: the mission-related things you’ll say when staff guys throw useless pleasantries your way. Having trouble filling up your bucket unprompted? Be ready
I’ve been thinking about the way our community handles crisis communication. Is it just me, or do PAOs get real nervous, and drop into “no comment” mode, when bad things
The other day, someone called me a liar behind my back. This in itself was a lie, or perhaps an ego-driven attempt to save face. Maybe it was something else.
Congrats! You’re getting promoted, moving up the chain, maybe taking on a Public Affairs assignment at the Division or Corps staff (or higher). Sure, you’re further away from the action
Every section in your organization wants their own unique logo designed by the PAO. Many of these sections have specific ideas of what they’d like to see in their own
I didn’t have make time to provide a statement before the reporter’s 8 p.m. deadline. I’m in the JOC helping my organization through a communication crisis. Would’ve been real nice