Public Affairs

All program updates can now be found at PA Essentials, the NHQ PA blog.

The public affairs staff at CAP National Headquarters provides the following support: 

Information for CAP Members

• Maintains VolunteerNow, CAP members' online news source.
• Disseminates national and hometown news releases to CAP public affairs officers
• Provides multimedia products promoting CAP

National Media Relations

• Establishes proactive media relations program generating positive national, as well as unit, regional and state publicity
• Manages national media inquiries
• Assists units with local media coverage for high-profile CAP events
• Provides online media kit

CAP Public Affairs Officer Training & Support

• Conducts annual PAO Academy
• Develops printed PAO toolkit and online training resources, including planning guidance and other resources
• Provides PA orientation kit for new commanders
• Conducts training seminars at region and national conferences
• Regular guidance and support through PAO Updates

Public Outreach

• Enhances public awareness and builds brand credibility for CAP and its members
• Researches and develops public affairs and promotional campaigns
• Manages creative concept and writing for headquarters outreach projects
• Provides leadership and support for special events
• Publishes Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine
• Generates CAP's Annual Report to Congress
• Generates and regularly updates CAP's Fact Sheet

PAO Updates

In order to serve you better, CAP National Headquarters Public Affairs has launched a PAO Update via e-mail. All updates will also be stored online for easy access.

2009

• PAO Update July 8
• PAO Update May 11
• PAO Update March 11

2008

• PAO Update Dec. 2
• PAO Update Nov. 11
• PAO Update Oct. 29
• PAO Update June 21
• PAO Update May 16
• PAO Update Apr. 25
• PAO Update Apr. 8
• PAO Update Mar. 24
• PAO Update Feb. 28