PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Summary

Enlisted Public Affairs

Communicating our mission involves sharing the Air Force and Space Force story with a global audience. It's the job of Public Affairs to shape the Air Force's public image by building relationships with the community and managing relationships with a variety of media organizations. Public Affairs professionals also document both ground and aerial missions, ensuring critical information is captured and preserved for current and future generations. Through visual content creation and media engagement, they support the strategic communication needs of the Air Force and Space Force, telling the story of their mission and impact.

What You'll Do

• Create multimedia content to tell our story, share news and deliver information
• Operate professional cameras, editing software and other technologies
• Develop relationships with media representatives and community leaders
• Promote public knowledge and understanding of our missions, organizations and capabilities

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.

• Basic Military Training

  7.5 weeks

• Technical Training

  87 Days

• Tech School Location

  Ft. Meade, MD

• Status Upon Completion

  Awarded 3N036 & 18 American Council on Education Credits

Key Things To Consider Requirements

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.

  A High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

  Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

• 72 General (G)
• • Knowledge of basic communication theory
  • 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 at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
  • Courses in Creative Arts and Communications are advantageous

Job Description

Enlisted Public Affairs

Communicating our mission involves sharing the Air Force and Space Force story with a global audience. It's the job of Public Affairs to shape the Air Force's public image by building relationships with the community and managing relationships with a variety of media organizations. Public Affairs professionals also document both ground and aerial missions, ensuring critical information is captured and preserved for current and future generations. Through visual content creation and media engagement, they support the strategic communication needs of the Air Force and Space Force, telling the story of their mission and impact.

What You'll Do

• Create multimedia content to tell our story, share news and deliver information
• Operate professional cameras, editing software and other technologies
• Develop relationships with media representatives and community leaders
• Promote public knowledge and understanding of our missions, organizations and capabilities

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.

• Basic Military Training

  7.5 weeks

• Technical Training

  87 Days

• Tech School Location

  Ft. Meade, MD

• Status Upon Completion

  Awarded 3N036 & 18 American Council on Education Credits

Key Things To Consider Requirements

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.

  A High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

  Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

• 72 General (G)
• • Knowledge of basic communication theory
  • 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 at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
  • Courses in Creative Arts and Communications are advantageous