1. Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance

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

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

4. The American people trust you. You can help maintain their confidence in the military by telling your story. Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance 17 19 54 65

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

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

11. Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance Utah National Guard Public Affairs Officer MAJ Hank McIntire (801) 523-4407 hank.mcintire@us.army.mil

12. Post-Deployment Public Affairs Guidance Questions?