Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

Thank you for your service! Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

The public is interested in your story. Don’t be afraid to tell it.

The American people trust you. You can help maintain their confidence in the military by telling your story. Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

You can tell your story in three ways: –In the Media –Speaking to civic, community, or church organizations (Speakers Bureau) –Sharing deployment photos with PAO Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

In the Media –Refer reporters to PAO Advise you on how best to tell your story Protect you from misquotes, out of context –Media is not a forum for gripes; use your chain of command –OPSEC rules still apply at home Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

Speakers Bureau –Community Boy Scouts, Kiwanis, Scrapbooking Club, etc. –Civic Groups Memorial Day, Veterans Day, City Celebrations –Church Groups Worship Services, Firesides Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

Public Affairs Roster –Media Interviews –Speakers Bureau –Historian –Fill it out even if you “don’t do media.” Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

Photos for Archive –Historical documentation –For display –Military Publications –Web site –Senior Leader and Unit Briefings Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

You are not obligated to speak to the media, but we encourage you to do so within these guidelines.

Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance Utah National Guard Public Affairs Officer MAJ Hank McIntire (801)

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