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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.

08/23/2026

🕊️ In Memoriam — Sgt. 1st Class Edwin J. Pierce, U.S. Army (Ret.)

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Sgt. 1st Class Edwin J. Pierce, who recently retired after more than 20 years of service.

All of us at the Army Public Affairs Association join the Army Public Affairs community in mourning his loss and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates.

Pierce began his Army career in 2006 as an aviation crew chief, serving in that role for more than five years before transitioning to public affairs in 2011. He went on to spend the remainder of his Army career in the public affairs community, including nearly 14 years as a public affairs specialist and, beginning in 2024, as the Digital Management Division NCOIC at the Pentagon.

After more than two decades of service, Pierce had only recently begun his well-earned retirement. His loss is felt throughout the community and by the many Soldiers, colleagues and friends who served alongside him throughout his career.

Rest in peace, Sgt. 1st Class Pierce. 🕊️🇺🇸

08/17/2026

🌟🌟🌟The Army Public Affairs Association congratulates Capt. A.J. Peskuski, commander of the National Guard's 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment on his promotion to major!!

Promotion from captain to major is significant accomplishment because marks the transition from direct, tactical leadership to broader strategic and organizational responsibilities.

Peskuski's wife, Linda, and Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Illinois National Guard Director of Public Affairs pinned Maj. Peskuski at the General Richard L. Jones Armory in Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to being an exceptional leader artist, Peskuski is a devoted father to his and Linda's blended family of five, and he is affectionately known as the "Brady Bunch Dad."

Check out his story here👇

https://dvidshub.net/r/tf9vf2

08/14/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Sgt. Danielle Rayon, this month’s APAA Monthly Photo Competition winner!

Sgt. Rayon, with the 145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Oklahoma Army National Guard, earned the top spot with this incredible image captured during Exercise Keris Strike in Malaysia.

The photo captures infantrymen with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, taking cover from debris as a UH-60 Black Hawk departs during helicopter insertion and extraction training.

📸 Outstanding work capturing the action and telling the Army story through powerful visual storytelling.

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and voted this month, and congratulations again to Sgt. Rayon!

08/12/2026

📸 Readiness takes many forms.

Soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office recently tackled the Camp "Bull" Simons Whittaker Obstacle Course at Eglin Air Force Base, building the strength, agility, and resilience needed for future missions.

Whether behind a camera, conducting interviews, or supporting operations alongside the force, Army public affairs and visual information Soldiers are expected to be ready when called. Training like this helps ensure they can operate wherever the mission takes them.

Keep training. Stay ready. Keep telling the Army's story.

📸 Photos by Staff Sgt. Joshua Taeckens and Sgt. Alex Romey

08/10/2026

📸 The Top 5 are in! It’s time to vote for this month’s APAA Monthly Photo Competition winner!

Voting is open today, Monday, Aug. 10, through Thursday, Aug. 13.

👍 ❤️ Cast your vote by liking or heart-reacting to your favorite photo on Facebook. Each reaction counts as a vote, so check out all five finalists and support your favorite!

🏆 The winning photo will be announced Friday, Aug. 14.

Good luck to all of this month’s finalists, and thank you to everyone who submitted!

08/07/2026

📸 Soldiers from the 197th Public Affairs Detachment recently hit the range at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyoming, sharpening their marksmanship ahead of an upcoming rotation to Kosovo.

Maintaining readiness is part of the job, and these Soldiers continue to train and prepare for whatever mission comes next.

Good luck to the 197th as they prepare for their rotation. Stay safe, and keep telling the Army's story.

📸 Photos by Staff Sgt. Kristina Kranz

08/05/2026

🇺🇸 Congratulations to 1st Sgt. James R. Tomlinson on his retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to our Army and nation.

Serving as the first sergeant of the 118th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Tennessee Army National Guard, 1st Sgt. Tomlinson leaves behind a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to Soldiers and the public affairs mission. Throughout four decades of service, including deployments to Germany and training missions in Poland and India, he made a lasting impact on those he served alongside.

Thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and your many years of selfless service. We wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter.

Congratulations, First Sergeant, and enjoy your well-earned retirement! 👏🇺🇸

📸 Photos by 1st Lt. Bailey Breving

08/03/2026

📸 August APAA Monthly Photo Competition is Now Open!

It's time to showcase your best Army Public Affairs imagery! Whether it's action, training, ceremonies, portraits, or storytelling through the lens, we want to see your strongest work.

📅 Submission Window: Aug. 3–9
🗓️ Eligible Photos: Images must have been taken during the month of July.
🗳️ Community Voting (Top 5): Aug. 10–13
🏆 Winner Announced: Aug. 14

Submit your best image and compete for this month's title while highlighting the incredible work being done across the Army Public Affairs community.

Good luck to everyone participating. We can't wait to see what you've captured!

07/31/2026

Join us for the DINFOS 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! 🎉

Help us celebrate this year’s honorees:
🏆 Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
🏆 Col. Jeremy Martin, U.S. Army (ret.)
🏆 Col. Rivers Johnson, U.S. Army (ret.)
🏆 Chief Photographer’s Mate Donald “Chip” Maury, U.S. Navy
(ret.)

📅 Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Defense Information School

✅ RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 12:
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/trwd0gxCgb?origin=lprLink

Can’t attend in person? Watch the ceremony live on Facebook and DVIDS!

07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our fellow Army Public Affairs professionals!

The Army Public Affairs Association congratulates Col. (Ret.) Jeremy Martin and Col. (Ret.) Rivers Johnson on their selection to the 2026 Defense Information School Hall of Fame.

🏅 This recognition honors a lifetime of leadership, service and excellence in military communication. Both have made lasting contributions to the public affairs profession and continue to inspire the next generation of Army communicators.

👏 We're especially proud to celebrate Col. (Ret.) Jeremy Martin, who currently serves on the APAA Board of Directors. His continued dedication to the profession and commitment to mentoring others exemplify the values of our community.

Congratulations to all of this year's Hall of Fame inductees on this well-deserved honor. We look forward to celebrating your incredible legacy.

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