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The Army Public Affairs Association (APAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a voice for current and former Army public affairs professionals.

🎓 Congratulations to the Newest 46Z Sergeants Major!Today marks a significant milestone as four Public Affairs senior le...
06/12/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Newest 46Z Sergeants Major!

Today marks a significant milestone as four Public Affairs senior leaders graduate from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy.

Please join us in congratulating (from left to right):

• Sgt. Maj. Justin Naylor
• Sgt. Maj. Opal Vaughn
• Sgt. Maj. Jason Duhr
• Sgt. Maj. Daniel Carter

Their graduation reflects years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to both the Army and the Public Affairs profession. We look forward to seeing the continued impact they will have as senior enlisted leaders across the force.

Congratulations and best wishes on this outstanding achievement! 👏

🏆 Congratulations to Sgt. Shelby Jones!Sgt. Shelby Jones is the winner of this month's APAA Monthly Photo Competition wi...
06/12/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Sgt. Shelby Jones!

Sgt. Shelby Jones is the winner of this month's APAA Monthly Photo Competition with a powerful image depicting Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), establishing a decontamination area during a nighttime maneuver exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado.

The photograph showcases the complexity of CBRN operations while highlighting the professionalism, readiness and lethality of our Soldiers. Outstanding work capturing a compelling moment and telling the Army story through visual excellence.

👏 Congratulations also to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) visual information team, which has now earned APAA Monthly Photo Competition victories for three consecutive months. An impressive accomplishment and a testament to the talent and dedication of their photographers and visual storytellers.

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and participated in this month's competition. We look forward to seeing more outstanding imagery next month.

📸 Keep telling the Army story.

🗣🗣🗣The Illinois National Guard's 65th Troop Command Brigade recently held a change of command ceremony for the 139th Mob...
06/11/2026

🗣🗣🗣The Illinois National Guard's 65th Troop Command Brigade recently held a change of command ceremony for the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment at the General Jones Armory in Chicago, Illinois. Col. Jason Carter, 65th TCB Commander, presided over the ceremony where Maj. Patrick Clark passed command to Capt. A.J. Peskuski.

Unit colors represent both the unit’s history and its soldiers' unity. Passing the colors formally transfers authority and responsibility from one commander to the next. Job well done to Maj. Clark and congratulations to Capt. Peskuski!!👏👏👏

🎉 Congratulations to Lt. Col. William "Bill" Leasure!Last Friday, Lt. Col. Leasure was promoted to lieutenant colonel du...
06/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Lt. Col. William "Bill" Leasure!

Last Friday, Lt. Col. Leasure was promoted to lieutenant colonel during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, a location that holds special significance for many who have served during the Global War on Terror.

The ceremony was officiated by Col. (Ret.) Joe Buccino, a respected Public Affairs leader and mentor within the profession.

Currently serving as the Director of Army Communication and Outreach (Northeast), Lt. Col. Leasure has helped strengthen Army outreach, strategic communication, and partnerships across the region while continuing to tell the stories of Soldiers and their service.

His promotion reflects years of leadership, commitment, and service to both the Army and the Public Affairs profession.

Well deserved, and congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏

🎙️ Meet the New Public Affairs Branch Colors and Insignia!!Announced during the Army Public Affairs Forum and APAA Award...
06/09/2026

🎙️ Meet the New Public Affairs Branch Colors and Insignia!!

Announced during the Army Public Affairs Forum and APAA Awards Banquet, the Public Affairs Branch officially unveiled its new branch colors and insignia.

The new branch insignia features a vertical broadsword set against a crossed quill pen and lightning bolt. While familiar to many enlisted Public Affairs professionals as the insignia long associated with CMF 46, it has now been adopted as the official insignia for the Public Affairs Branch.

The design represents the core functions of the profession:

🖋️ The quill symbolizes public affairs and journalism.
⚡ The lightning bolt represents the rapid transmission of information.
⚔️ The broadsword highlights the operational and tactical value of communication in military readiness and combat operations.

The branch also unveiled its official colors:

🔵 Brittany Blue ( ) — representing the steadiness and loyalty of our efforts while reflecting the global connectedness of our mission.

⚪ Silver Gray ( ) — representing integrity, transparency, clarity, and truth, the foundational principles required to maintain the public trust.

These updates mark an important milestone for the Public Affairs profession and further strengthen the identity of the Soldiers, civilians, and leaders who tell the Army story every day.

📸 Voting is now LIVE for this month's APAA Monthly Photo Competition!The Top 5 photos from this month's submissions have...
06/08/2026

📸 Voting is now LIVE for this month's APAA Monthly Photo Competition!

The Top 5 photos from this month's submissions have been selected, and now it's your turn to choose the winner.

👍❤️ Vote by liking or hearting your favorite individual photo on Facebook.

🗓️ Voting: June 8-11, 2026
🏆 Winner Announced: June 12, 2026

Take a look at this month's outstanding entries and support the talented PA and VI professionals behind the lens. Good luck to all of our finalists! 📷🔥

🎓 Please Join Us in Congratulating Col. Jennifer Bocanegra, Lt. Col. César Santiago, and Lt. Col. Addie L. Leonhardt!Con...
06/05/2026

🎓 Please Join Us in Congratulating Col. Jennifer Bocanegra, Lt. Col. César Santiago, and Lt. Col. Addie L. Leonhardt!

Congratulations on graduating from the United States Army War College, a milestone that reflects your dedication to leadership, professional development, and service to our nation.

Representing both the Active Component and Army Reserve, these Public Affairs leaders continue to set the standard for excellence across our profession.

👏 Congratulations and well deserved!

Additionally, congratulations to Col. Jamie D. Dobson for receiving the U.S. Army War College Foundation Award for Outstanding Research Project for her paper, “Between Crisis and Competition: The Role of Strategic Narratives in Contemporary Geopolitics.”

The project was supervised by Col. (Ret.) Kathleen Turner, a U.S. Army War College Fellow Alumni and retired Public Affairs Officer.

🏅 Congratulations to Sgt. Deneisha Owens-Mcparland (2nd from right) of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affai...
06/04/2026

🏅 Congratulations to Sgt. Deneisha Owens-Mcparland (2nd from right) of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs Office on receiving the Army Achievement Medal from Gen. Ronald Clark, commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific, for her outstanding support to the U.S. Army Pacific Media Operations Center during LANPAC 2026.

Recognition like this reflects the critical role Public Affairs professionals play in supporting senior leader engagement, media operations, and strategic communication efforts across the Indo-Pacific.

Well deserved, Sgt. Owens-Mcparland! 👏

🏅 Please Join Us in Congratulating the Army Public Affairs Officers Selected for Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel!Their a...
06/04/2026

🏅 Please Join Us in Congratulating the Army Public Affairs Officers Selected for Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel!

Their achievements reflect the strength of our career field and the trust placed in them to serve in positions of greater responsibility.

Congratulations to:

• Maj. (P) Edward Alvarado
• Maj. (P) Ashley Bain
• Maj. (P) Jason Elmore
• Maj. (P) Brian Harris
• Maj. (P) Scott Kuhn
• Maj. (P) Daniel Mathews
• Maj. (P) Steven Modugno
• Maj. (P) Viet “Pete” Nguyen
• Maj. (P) Matthew Pargett
• Maj. (P) Daniel Parker
• Maj. (P) Grant Pinkston
• Maj. (P) Montrell Russell
• Maj. (P) Travis Shaw
• Maj. (P) James Sheehan
• Maj. (P) Kristoffer Sibbaluca
• Maj. (P) Marcellus Simmons
• Maj. (P) Matthew St. Clair
• Maj. (P) Tifani Summers
• Maj. (P) Trevor Wild

We look forward to seeing the continued impact each of these leaders will have on the Army Public Affairs community in the years ahead.

Congratulations and well deserved! 👏

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 APAA Awards BanquetFollowing the Army Public Affairs Forum, communicators from acro...
06/03/2026

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 APAA Awards Banquet

Following the Army Public Affairs Forum, communicators from across the force gathered for the Army Public Affairs Association Awards Banquet to recognize the outstanding professionals who continue to shape and strengthen our profession.

During the evening, recipients were inducted into the Honorable and Ancient Orders of Saint Gabriel, recognizing their significant contributions to Army Public Affairs and strategic communication.

🏅 Honorable Order of Saint Gabriel
• Lt. Col. Judith A. Marlowe
• Maj. Daniel G. Parker
• Mr. Joseph Wade Bicchieri
• Master Sgt. Adam Ross

🏅 Ancient Order of Saint Gabriel
• Col. Richard J. McNorton
• 1st Sgt. Gerald Woods
• Col. Beth Smith
• Col. Stacy M. Hopwood
• Ms. Jacqueline N. Leeker
• Sgt. Maj. Jason B. Baker
• Mr. Anthony O'Bryant
• Ms. Kathleen T. Rhem
• Lt. Col. Daisy Bueno
• Master Sgt. Jacob Braman, U.S. Army (Ret.)

The banquet also honored this year's APAA award recipients:

🏅 Master Sgt. Marcia J. Triggs Award for Excellence
Master Sgt. Timothy "Matt" Gray

📸 Col. Errol K. "Buck" Honaker Visual Information Leadership Award
Sgt. Maj. Javier Otero, U.S. Army (Ret.)

🎖️ Joe Galloway Lifetime Achievement Award
Lt. Col. Ned Longsworth, U.S. Army (Ret.)

A special thank you to Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer for serving as the evening's guest speaker and sharing his insights with the Army Public Affairs and Visual Information community.

Congratulations to all of this year's recipients and Saint Gabriel inductees. Your leadership, mentorship, service, and dedication continue to inspire the next generation of Army communicators.

📷 Photos by: Bernardo Fuller

📸 More photos from the banquet can be found here:
https://bernardofuller.smugmug.com/Photosonlyfortransfer/APAA-Awards-Banquet/n-T2mc53

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