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NEW INFORMATION:       Ardent Sentry 08 and National Glider Flight Academy hometown news release
                                      available for download and localization here. Please make sure to change all the material
                                                   in bold face, adding the appropriate local information, before you release it. ^{updated 5-12}                                       The 2008 Balsem Awards are open for entries. Learn more here. Download the
                                       entry form here.^{updated 4-30}
                                       2008 PAO Academy agenda ^{updated 4-30}
                                       PAO Update Apr. 25, 2008
                                       Proclamation marking CAP's 60th anniversary as U.S. Air Force auxiliary May
                                     26. Please download and submit to state and local government, following applicable
                                                    protocol. ^{updated 4-25}

CIVIL AIR PATROL PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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

Information for CAP Members

Disseminates national and hometown news releases to CAP public affairs officers
Provides multimedia products promoting CAP
Maintains CAP News Online

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

CAP Public Affairs Officer Training & Support

Conducts annual PAO Academy
Develops printed PAO toolkit and online training resources, including planning guidance and other resources
Conducts training seminars at region and national conferences
Regular guidance and support through biweekly 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, a bimonthly 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 biweekly PAO Update via email. All updates will also be stored online for easy access.

PAO Update Apr. 25, 2008
PAO Update Apr. 8, 2008
PAO Update Mar. 24, 2008
PAO Update Feb. 28, 2008

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