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

• Maintains PA How To Guide
       (Announcement letter for PA How To Guide)
  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