There I was in a Zoom Meeting. There was a guy going on and on about a single mission he went on several years ago where he was wounded. He
There I was in a Zoom Meeting. There was a guy going on and on about a single mission he went on several years ago where he was wounded. He
Over my career, many PAOs and Flag Officers have asked me for advice about properly positioning themselves to be more active in the info environment; how can they build levers
I drafted this post months ago, before people went into COVID-19 lockdown. Like another recent post, I think it’s even more relevant now. Working remote? Overcommunicate and reinforce your availability,
For a big operation, our team researched and prepared some fantastic Public Affairs Guidance. We got it up to our higher headquarters with plenty of time to spare – with
Ever get that sense that your organization is sick of hearing from you? Pay attention to this feeling. Your leaders’ publicaffairsometer might be getting full. I love talking about news
In this fifth and final chapter of the “How a Coast Guard pilot quickly became a PAO” series, I will talk about experience. So far, we have discussed the importance
Big Dad Dave C. – my father and the source of my name, bald spot and U.S. Army commission – turned 70 this weekend. This retired Army Reserve major was
In April 2009, I finished the Public Affairs Qualification Course and thought I was the shit. I was a fully trained communication professional! I had the fire and was ready
“Hey, look mister, we serve hard drinks in here for men who want to get drunk fast. And we don’t need any characters around to give the joint atmosphere.” –
This is the next part in Ace Castle’s valuable guest post series. Ace is a a career Coast Guard pilot and MaxDisclosure reader. We truly appreciate his insight. This is the fourth