
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMUNICATING OUR MISSION
Sharing the Air Force story with a global audience requires captivating and informative communication. It’s the job of Public Affairs to shape the Air Force’s public image by building relationships with the community and managing various media. These Airmen develop scripts and graphics, serve as on-camera announcers and document both ground and aerial missions to ensure information is captured for current and future generations to see.
- Supervise broadcast radio and television programming
- Operate the latest media technology–editing software
- Produce news and information products to support mission requirements
- Establish relationships with local and regional news media
- Conduct community engagement activities
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
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ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
General
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of basic communication theory
- Favorable evaluation of a voice audition and English diagnostic
- Absence of any speech impediment and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Normal Color Vision
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39


TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
77 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft Meade MD
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mass Communications
- INTERESTS & SKILLS
- Science & Technology

TAKE A BREAK
Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.