PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Enlisted Public Affairs

Communicating Our Mission
Sharing the Air Force and Space 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 relationships with a variety of media organizations. 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.
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

108 Days

Tech School Location

Ft. Meade, MD

Status Upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mass Communications

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.
High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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
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 at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment