The U.S. Air Force (USAF) helps defend the United States and its interests by organizing, training, and equipping forces for operations in and through three dis

"Public affairs (PA) is defined as 'communication activities with external and internal audiences' (Joint Publication 3-61.) ... Air Force PA 'advances Air Forc

During the Cold War, the Air Force had a fairly easy time explaining its mission to the American public. It also had a coherent public affairs structure to help

"During the Cold War, the Air Force had a fairly easy time explaining its mission to the American public. It also had a coherent public affairs structure to hel