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Painting a Picture of the U.S. Military: Lessons From Public Affairs Officers

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Beyond their primary role as conduits between the American public and the military , military public affairs officers often want to build relationships with entertainment stakeholders. Do you think public affairs officers provided technical support? Photographs. Kaye Sweetser, Ph.D.,

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Ranger Scott Gediman on the Ferguson Fire and 22 Years as Yosemite Park’s Public Affairs Officer

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Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

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Brexit – 12 immediate actions for PR, corporate communications and public affairs professionals

Stuart Bruce

Public relations, corporate communications, public affairs and corporate affairs professionals will have an essential role in helping employers and clients to navigate this period of momentous change.

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Reflecting on a Long Military Career and the Rewards of PRSA Accreditation

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Army Public Affairs Officer (PAO). Just over 13 years later, I was mobilized as commander of the 102d Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and unexpectantly selected as deputy director of PA for Combined Joint Task Force–101, a 32,000-strong command that was headquartered at Bagram, Air Field, Afghanistan.

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Why You Should Consider Hiring Military Service Members and Veterans in Your Organization

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On the positive side, these military members and veterans are often exceptionally well-trained in leadership, and they understand discipline and live up to commitments even when they are tough. Navy broadcast journalist, retired VA Public Affairs Officer, and owner of Paula Pedene and Associates. Photo credit: bumble dee ].

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Meet PRSA Board of Directors Nominee Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Clark, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Region, Government Relations & Public Affairs. Alma mater: Undergrad: University of Missouri; Graduate: Hauptmann School of Public Affairs, Park University. ” What do you think makes for a successful leadership team? Individuals’ actions show that leadership is trustworthy. In a word: trust.

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A Navy Leader on the Role of Accreditation in Developing Strategic Communicators

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With more than 20 years of service as a public affairs officer, Admiral Brown has led countless successful communication campaigns, earning a Silver Anvil Award, an Award of Excellence from PRSA, a Thomas Jefferson award from the Department of Defense, and numerous Rear Admiral Thompson Awards for Excellence in Navy Public Affairs.