Combat Excellence-Always on Mission

DECEMBER 2015P U B L I C A F FA I R S

C U S TO M E R S E R V I C E G U I D E 124TH FIGHTER WING

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Idaho Warriors, I’m glad to see you referring to this customer service guide for all things relating to public affairs. You are all customers of my command information program and I want you to have an effective process for your requests. My public affairs team wants you to have as much infor-mation at your fingertips as possible. Our public affairs program is structured to respond to your evolving needs through ‘maximum dis-closure and minimum delay.’ Consult this guide often. Consider all the ways you can use the tools we have in place to increase communi-cation, improve workplace atmosphere, and enhance your unit’s readiness. Our informa-tion technology is increasingly broadening and

I intend to take advantage of our opportunities to communicate through my public affairs program. I encourage every unit at the squadron level and above to designate a Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR). My public affairs team will equip them with the tools they need to excel.

-Col. Tim Donnelan

The Idaho Air National Guard’s mission is two-fold: first, in support of the Governor of Idaho, Air Guardsmen assist civil authorities in response to a variety of natural or human-caused disasters; secondly, they train to a high state of readiness to fully integrate with active-duty Air Force personnel in support of the President wherever and whenever they are called upon.

STATE MISSION STATEMENT:When called upon by the governor of Idaho, we provide personnel and

equipment to assist civil authorities prior to, during and after emergencies or disasters; to protect life and property, preserve peace, order and public safety.

VISION STATEMENT:One team, committed to excellence and continuous improvement, always

ready to provide first-class people and equipment to meet the needs of our nation and state.

FEDERAL MISSION STATEMENT:To recruit and properly equip and train Idaho Air National Guardsmen, ensur-

ing a high state of readiness for immediate worldwide tasking by higher headquarters.

WING MOTTO:“FIRST CLASS OR NOT AT ALL”

FROM THE COMMANDER: LOCATIONThe 124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office is located in the Joint Force Headquarters Building 440, room 282A.

MAILING ADDRESS124th Fighter Wing Public AffairsIdaho Air National Guard4474 S. DeHavilland St.Boise, ID 83705-8103

HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday - Friday 0800 -1600(Office may close when photo missions dictate)

Unit Training Assembly Saturday 0900-1600

Unit Training Assembly Sunday 0900–1600

CONTACTSWing Public Affairs Officer(208) 422-5398DSN: 422-5398 usaf.id.124-fw.mbx.pa-pub-lic-affairs@mail.mil

Wing Public Affairs Audiovisual Production Specialist(208) 422-6157DSN: 422-6157

Wing Public Affairs Specialist(208) 422-5358DSN: 422-5358

Wing Executive Officer(208) 422-6162DSN: 422-6162

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4 REQUEST PA SUPPORTOnline work request

7 SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDEAir Force social media guidance for leaders and Airmen

8 PHOTO SERVICESPortraits, location photography and more

10 VIDEO SERVICESProfessional video support

12 MEDIA OPERATIONSEvery Airman is a spokesman

13 CRISIS COMMUNICATIONSProviding accurate, timely and essential information

14 COMMUNITY RELATIONSTours, speeches, flyby requests, and Hometown News Release

usaf.id.124-fw.mbx.pa-public-affairs@mail.mil

idaho.ang.af.mil

facebook.com/124FWOfficial

Flic.kr/ps/2tB3kf

twitter.com/124FighterWing

instagram.com/124FighterWing

idahoangbeacon.ning.com

CO N T E N T S THE BEACON

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The124th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office supports the wing’s mission and the commander’s vision by providing members of the 124th Fighter Wing, their families and the community with timely, factual information about the missions of the 124th Fighter Wing and Air National Guard.

From covering on-base events to providing the media with information, this guidebook will provide our members with an overview of Air Force and National Guard Bureau policy. We provide services and prod-ucts to help you accomplish your mission.

It is our mission to communicate the most complete, accurate, and timely availability of information about events and activities concerning the 124th Fighter Wing to unit members and their families through the use of the public website, the Beacon magazine, the Beacon website, and many social media tools. We build trust and support with the community through the use of media operations. Links to 124th Fighter Wing in the media are available at the Beacon website.

Submit all requests for public affairs support with the online public affairs work request form at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H2WtdanhkY7dxaenLE66f8MOwlmpP9v-jljdruTAN5g/viewform

or at this short URL...tiny.cc/124PAwork(also at the top of every odd page)

We only assign work to units who com-plete the form with contact information. Your submission verifies that the work requested is for official business. Please minimize phone orders or incidental verbal requests.

Requesting Public Affairs

Support

V O I C E O F T H E 124 T H PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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WHERE TO FIND IMPORTANT NEWS

124TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC WEBSITE

The 124th Fighter Wing public website, www.idaho.ang.af.mil, is another way of keeping our audiences up-to-date with

the latest news, information, photos and videos in between the published editions

of the Beacon Magazine. The public site offers more in-depth information on unit

history, missions, news stories, family readiness resources and even traditional

and full-time career opportunities in accordance with AFI 35-107.

The public website complies with the Air Force Web Program. The PA office reviews

the web site for security and policy prior to posting information and will continually

review updates posted to the site.

FACEBOOKThe 124th Fighter Wing official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/124FWOfficial,

is the wing’s primary form of social media and encrouages engagement of

members, retirees, family, friends and the community. The page offers shara-

ble news, photos, and videos that reach more than 2,000 people every week.

DVIDS The Defense Video and Imagery Distribu-

tion System, or DVIDS, is a website that provides 124th Fighter Wing news, articles, full-resolution photos, and videos to media

outlets like the AP and local news organi-zations for greater distribution. You can

visit the 124th Fighter Wing DVIDS page at http://www.dvidshub.net/unit/124FW

See page 7 for Air Force Social Media Guidlines for leaders and Airmen

See page 3 for links to all 124th Fighter Wing social media outlets

DVIDS…Facilitates interviews with military personnel and subject matter experts engaged in fast-breaking news and links local, national and international media to military units around the world.

In accordance with AFI 35-107, Public Web Communications, the following appointments have been made:

Site Manager: Audiovisual Production Specialist

Content Manager: PA office staff

Content Provider: PA office staff and unit members appointed by their commanders

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The Beacon Magazine is the official digital publication of the 124th Fighter Wing. It is published monthly and can be accessed from the 124th Fighter Wing home page at www.idaho.ang.af.mil.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY OR PHOTOS YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IN THE BEACON?

Submissions are due nine business days prior to drill weekend. Please email stories and photos usaf.id.124-fw.mbx.pa-public-affairs@mail.mil

EVER WONDER HOW SOME PEOPLE AT DRILL SEEM SO INFORMED?

YOU CAN BE TOO!

With just a few clicks you can get the Beacon Magazine and other important wing news delivered to your personal email adress, accessible at home and on mobile devices.

SUBSCRIBE HERE:

http://ning.us6.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=85ccf4c656&id=50eba4b1e6

SUBSCRIBE AND YOU’LL GET:

The Leading Edge, a monthly email that comes out before each drill weekend with Beacon Magazine which includes news, schedules, and info you may need.

You will also get the Trailing Edge email that you’ll recieve the week after drill. It includes announcments and news from the drill weekend.

*DEPLOYERS* This subscription is especially important to help you and your family prepare for your deployment.

Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you enjoy writing? As a Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR) you will get training on public affairs basics, access to professional public affairs equipment and you’ll get to share your unit’s Air Force story in the Beacon Magazine and 124th Fighter Wing website.

INTERESTED IN BEING A UPAR? Contact the PA office for more information

YOU COULD BE THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS EYES AND EARS

WITHIN YOUR UNITDo you enjoy taking pictures? Do you enjoy writing? As a Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR) you will get training on public affairs basics, access to professional public affairs equipment and you’ll get to share your unit’s Air Force story in the Beacon Magazine and 124th Fighter Wing website.

INTERESTED IN BEING A UPAR? Contact the PA office for more information

T H E B E ACO N M AG A Z I N E NEWS YOU NEED

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1All social media will be conducted in accor-

dance with AFI 35-107 and the Air Force Social Media Guide found at http://www.af.mil/shared/media/docu-ment/AFD-120327-048.pdf

2Do not post classified or sensitive information

(troop movements, force size, weapons details, etc.)

3Do not discuss specifics r e g a r d i n g f u t u r e

training or drill weekends

4 Don’t post information that would infringe

upon the proprietary, privacy or personal rights of others

5Do not post any defamatory, libelous,

vulgar, obscene, abusive, p ro f a n e, t h re ate n i n g, hateful, racially, ethnically, or otherwise offensive or illegal material

Dowload the Air Force Social Media Guide at

http://1.usa.gov/Y79V9c

ALWAYS CONTACT THE PA OFFICE

FOR CLEARANCE PRIOR TO TAKING

PICTURES ON ANY MILITARY INSTALLATION

You are encouraged to use social media to share your experiences as an Airman. You can contact your local public affairs office to see if they can share your story, or you can publish information on your social media accounts. Whether you’re sharing infor-mation with just your close friends and family or sharing it with the world in a YouTube video or a blog, you’re inform-ing people on what it’s like to be a part of the world’s greatest Air Force. Your stories might inspire someone to join the Air Force, support the Air Force, comfort a parent or spouse, improve morale or correct inaccurate information.

Air Force families may want to use social media to keep in touch with deployed Airmen, network with other military families and share stories on social media.

People can feel comfortable about using social media and letting their Airmen use social media. It’s one of the many tools available to communicate information, and it has a value-added capability of promoting interaction.

If you would like more information about using social media, contact the Social Media Division at the Air Force Public Affairs Agency at afpaa.hq. social-media@us.af.mil or (210) 395-1795; DSN 969- 1795

S O C I A LM E D I A GUIDELINES

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The alteration of a photo-graph, video, or graphic

image is prohibited for any purpose other than to estab-lish the images as the most accurate reproduction of an event. Exceptions to this will be in accordance with DoDD 5040.5 and AFI 35-109.

V i s u a l i n fo r m at i o n materials generated or

acquired by Air Force mem-bers, employees, or contrac-tors in conducting official duties are the property of the United States Air Force. This includes materials acquired through the use of person-ally-owned equipment. Sale of which is prohibited in AFI 35-109.

NOTE: Personnel requir-ing official photos are

responsible for ensuring proper wear of the uniform, ribbons, medals and insignia.

The 124th Fighter Wing PA office pro-vides professional photographers to support base level photographic requirements for managerial, opera-tional, training, education, historical archives, investigative, and adminis-trative purposes. Requests for photo support should be submitted with a PA online work request form.

Studio PhotographyPhotography is performed in Building 440, Room 283A (Army Visual Information Studio), in 282A (Public Affairs Office), and onsite. All photography services must be sched-uled in advanced and studio photog-raphy requires at least two business days notice for coordination. The PA

office offers the following services:

Official Portraits Official portraits for award winners, interview packages, professional military education packages, offi-cial biography photos, etc. are com-pleted in the PA studio by appoint-ment only. All requests for official photos will be submitted on an online PA work request. Submit all requests for portraits via the 124FW/PA online work request form.

Official portraits are considered routine in nature and may take up to 30 days for completed work.

P H OTOS E R V I C E S SAY “CHEESE”

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During normal duty hours the PA Audiovisual Production

Specialist will be available as the alert photographer. The Supervisor of Flying (SOF), Command Post or Safety Office will contact the pho-tographer for the required alert pho-tography services. After normal duty hours, the Disaster Control Group recall roster will be utilized.

Alert photographic services are for emergency requirements

of Security Forces, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Disaster Preparedness, Flying or Ground Safety Office, and other emergency response agencies.

I n the event that the Audio Visual Production Specialist is unavail-

able, the Chief of PA will designate an individual from the PA office to be the Alert Photographer. The Command Post, Security Forces or Fire Department will contact PA personnel through the Alert Recall Roster for alert photography requirements.

Miscellaneous Studio PhotosOfficial passports, visas, interna-tional driver’s licenses and special duty applications can be scheduled by appointment and will also be handled as a Priority 4, routine work order. Please allow for up to 30 days for final products. For more informa-tion on passports visit http://travel.state.gov/passport

Location PhotographyLocation photography includes, but is not limited to: training, exercises, family readiness functions, special events, and incident investigation. The requester is responsible for pro-viding transportation for photogra-phers and equipment for off base events.

Aerial Photography The PA office does not currently support aerial photography. If/when the 124th Fighter Wing is tasked with a mission that will support aerial pho-tography, the PA office will provide aerial photography services in accor-dance with AFI 35-109 Public Affairs Visual Information.

Self-help Cameras The PA office has self-help cameras available for temporary issue. These cameras can be signed out of the PA office on a short-term loan for a par-ticular official function. Request a loan of this equipment with an online PA work request via the 124th FW/PA online support request form and complete an AF Form 1297 to doc-ument the check-out and check-in of the equipment. Please remember that self-help cameras and all images taken with these cameras are prop-erty of the U.S. Air Force.

Photo Printing Photographic prints are available to meet organizational needs, they are not available for personal use.

Digital files may be made available for customers to print at their own expense. The PA office can enlarge images, depending upon the resolu-tion, to poster size in photo quality. Remember, this is a fairly expensive process so please ensure that the posters that are requested are neces-sary. All requests have to be made on an online PA support request. Submit a request for prints on an online PA work request.

GraphicsCommonly used graphics, includ-ing wing logos and emblems are available for download, on the 124th Fighter Wing public website at http://www.idaho.ang.af.mil/art/mediagallery.asp?galleryID=8369 All emblems used must conform to the Guide to Air Force Heraldry http://www.afhra.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130506-005.pdf. If you want to update or create a new emblem or logo, please contact the PA Audiovisual Production Specialist for design review and approval process details. If you are using the Air Force logo, always consult the Air Force Trademark and Licensing Program for authorized use at http://www.trademark.af.mil/.

ALERT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Provide souvenirs, per-sonal gifts, mementos

or farewell gifts

Support or document farewell parties or social

events unless certified as newsworthy or having his-torical significance by the PA office

Create products used for entertainment during

farewell parties or social events (i.e. slideshows)

The 124th Fighter Wing PA office pro-vides professional videographers to support base level documentation of briefings, training sessions, exer-cises and real world events as well as dubbing, editing and the cre-ation of limited in-house produc-tions. Following is a breakdown of services offered to the base by Video Documentation Services:

Location Videography Location videography includes, but is not limited to: accident/incident investigation, training on equip-ment, training exercises, and real-world events. Promotion and awards ceremonies will be documented in accordance with AFI 35-109, para-graph 4.4.8.

Promotion DocumentationDocumentation of promotions, retirements and awards are limited to those ceremonies honoring MAJCOM, Numbered Air Force, Wing, and Vice Wing Commanders, Change of Command ceremonies or impor-tant historical figures such as Medal of Honor winners, Order of the Sword recipients, or aerial aces for histor-ical and informational purposes. Reference AFI 35-109.

The requester must provide trans-portation of the videographer and equipment.

DUPLICATIONSAll requests for duplication services must be accomplished on an online

PA work request. Turn-around time on video duplication is considered routine and may take up to 30 days.

No more than five copies will be pro-duced on any product unless blank media is provided by the requester.

Copyright Infringements The reproduction, duplication, or

broadcast of copyrighted materials, to include but not limited to, videotapes, photographs, music, website images,

graphics and artwork, will not be authorized without written permission

or license from the copyright owner in accordance with AFI 35-109 and Title 17, U.S. Code. All questionable

materials will have to be approved by the public affairs or base legal office.

PROHIBITED USE OF VISUAL INFORMATION

AFI 35-109

V I D E O S E R V I C E S 3...2...1...ACTION!

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The Audiovisual Production Specialist will review all

questionable work orders and will decide what constitutes

personal work. If higher authority is needed, the Wing Executive Officer is the final approving authority. At no time shall personal work be

performed within the PA office.

1 PRIORITY 1: Highest level of priority. Direct support of major mishaps, investigation boards,

criminal, legal, safety and forensic support requests of an immediate nature. Distinguished guests visit as required by the State Department. Photo within 1-3 days, video within 3-10 days

3 PRIORITY 3: Air Force historical events, mass briefings, construction, and special events

(retirements, change of command, recognition programs, graduation, etc.) Photo within 10 days, Video within 60 days.

2 PRIORITY 2: Direct support of operations and training for the squadrons or other deployed

unit training briefings and events. Recruiting and retention, Public Affairs support for news photogra-phy, exercises and deployments are mission related base support requests. Work requests that are jus-tified under existing directives that are considered highly important to the base mission. Photo within 5 days, video within 30 days.

4 PRIORITY 4: Routine delivery photo within 30 days, video within 90. We make every effort to

complete each routine request (priority 4) in the order of entry into our database. However, under-stand that we complete higher priority requests with higher precedence first.

Submit all requests for public affairs support with the online Public Affairs work request at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H2WtdanhkY7dxaenLE66f8MOwlmpP9v-jljdruTAN5g/viewform

or at this short URL tiny.cc/124PAwork

We only support work requests that include contact information. Your submission verifies that the work requested is for official business. Please minimize phone orders or incidental verbal requests.

MWR SupportThe Public Affairs office may provide support MWR activities which support mission sustainabil-ity and basic community support so long as the activities do not gen-erate revenue. Submit an online PA work request for PA support of approved MWR activities. For addi-tional clarification, reference AFI 65-106, Appropriated Fund Support of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentalities.

Work Request PrioritiesIn accordance with AFI 35-109, paragraph 4.1.1:

QUESTIONABLE REQUEST

W O R K R E Q U E S T S GIT’R DONE

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Media operations are essential for achieving airman morale and readiness, public trust and support, and global influence and deterrence. 124th Fighter Wing media operations are conducted in accordance with AFI 35-104, Media Operations.

Every Airman is a spokesman. The media has a need for rapid, accurate informa-tion. Military personnel are encour-aged to write for civilian publications, however, military personnel are not allowed to receive payment or hono-raria for writing produced as part of their official duties. Military members are pro-hibited from using the Air Force name to endorse or appearing to endorse any product, company or commercial concern.

Media flights and travel are intended to cover the Air Force mission and media outlets are authorized to perform aerial photography. Coverage of the mission must not interference with mission basis. Media will observe all safety regulations and follow the directions of the flight crew at all times.

FOIA & Privacy ActThe Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act are federal laws and policy that require prompt and accurate disclo-sure of information to the public. More information on FOIA can be found here http://www.dod.mil/pubs/foi/ and more on the Privacy act here http://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974

Responding promptly, accurately, and completely to requests for information is an important part of Public Affairs. Guidlines for requests for information (non-media) are detailed in AFI 35-105 Community Relations http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_pa/publication/afi35-105/afi35-105.pdf

Contact the PA office for the release of information on specific operational subjects to include alert status, deploy-ments, movement of units, training exer-cises, casualties, activations, mobiliza-tions, movements, aircraft and equip-ment. PA does not assist students with research papers, but will provide readily available materials to support such research.

Information on the National Guard par-ticipation in disaster relief, state active duty and counter drug operations will be addressed to the Idaho State Joint Force Headquarters Public Affairs Officer or the lead enforcement agency. Visit http://nationalguard.idaho.gov/PublicAffairs/publicaffairs.aspx or call 208-422-5268 for the State PAO.

If contacted by the media or civilian outlets for a request,

Military personnel should notify the PA office

Release of InformationAll military personnel must comply with the Department of Defense Principles of Information available here: http://archive.defense.gov/admin/prininfo.aspx, DODD 5122.05 http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/512205p.pdf, the Freedom of Information Act, and the DOD’s maximum disclosure, minimum delay standards in accordance with AFI 35-104.

• Present information professionally, simple and honestly

• Be accurate, prompt and factual• Confine the information to the

field of expertise• Avoid the hypothetical and

speculative• Reflect Air Force policy• Do not release classified

information• Do not assume information has

been officially released simply because it appears in the media

M E D I A O P E R AT I O N S MAXIMUM DISCLOSURE

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In an effort to inform and increase public understanding of the mission, operations and programs of the Idaho Air National Guard and the Air Force, the PA office must ensure that material proposed for public release is accurate, does not contain classified material, and does not conflict with established policies in accordance with AFI 35-102, Security and Policy Review Process.

The objective at all levels must be the maximum clearance of information in minimum time.

Security and policy review determines the suitability of released information. Clearance does not grant an approval to release the information. Clearance is delegated to the PA office to evaluate the contents and implications of the subject. Release is determined by the PA office.

In accordance with AFI 35-102, Security and Policy Review, chapter 10, the PAO is the policy and security review authority to operate the program. Personnel requesting a security and policy review should contact the PA office for coordination.

Crisis CommunicationA crisis is a rapidly developing situation ranging from a natural disaster to hostile activities posing a threat to the U.S. inter-ests. PA is ready to implement a course to provide target audiences with accu-rate, timely and essential information in accordance with AFI 35-104 Media Operations.

The PA office will release a news release within one hour or as close to one hour after notification of an accident or inci-dent. Personnel must not speculate about the cause of an incident, even if it seems obvious. Only an accident/safety investigation board is qualified to deter-mine cause.

Unclassified InformationProvide the publicly recognized media organizations with accurate and timely release of news, good and bad.

Classified InformationPersonnel must protect classified infor-mation against compromise.

SECURITY & POLICY REVIEW

Media Operations CenterIn the event of a crisis, a centrally located media operations center will be established as needed for news representatives.

Crisis PhotographyPA is responsible for being aware of on/off base photography during a crisis involving Air Force personnel or equpment.

Straight Talk Line (208) 422-5398The Straight Talk Line is a phone line established to provide base personnel with a point of contact for current, accu-rate information about the situation. PA will provide an automatic telephone answering service for updated state-ments concerning the crisis. The PA office phone (208) 422-5398 has been desig-nated as the straight talk line.

First RespondersA PA representative will be available in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for incident response purposes and the PA Unit Control Center (UCC) will activate its resources in the PA office.

Contact the PA office immediately if you detect unauthorized photography or video during a crisis.

C R I S I S CO M M U N I C AT I O N S MINIMUM DELAY

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Commanders will run active commu-nity relations programs to enhance morale, public trust, and support and to demonstrate that the Air Force and the Idaho Air National Guard is a community partner and a responsible steward of National resources in accordance with AFI35-105 Community Relations http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/produc-tion/1/saf_pa/publication/afi35-105/afi35-105.pdf

Personal contact must be established with local civic leaders to increase public awareness and understand-ing. This also helps to build relation-ships with members of the local com-munity and to share the Idaho Air

National Guard story. The goals of the community relations program are:

• Increase public awareness and understanding of the unit’s mission

• Support recruiting by inspir-ing patriotism

• Maintain a reputation as a good neighbor as well as a respected organization

Participation in public events should further the understanding of the unit’s mission and the community as a whole.

• Minimize interference with normal training or operations

• Use of government facilities at the government’s expense for non DOD- ‐ civilians is prohibited

• For a base visit, transportation may be provided (except airlift)

• Allowing a group to provide entertainment does not consti-tute an endorsement

Speeches & Public AppearancesPublic appearances and speeches by military personnel are an essen-tial part of community relations. Military personnel should make every effort to fill requests for partic-ipation. Determine that the appear-ance does not interfere with military duties. Remarks are confined to the subject matter and views are nonpar-tisan. Participation does not imply Air Force sponsorship or endorsement. Speeches must be reviewed for secu-rity and policy in accordance with AFI35- 105.

Members shall not accept payment or honoraria for

making an official on or off duty public appearance or speech done as part of official duties. Member shall not accept any

gift of value given to them because of their position.

CO M M U N I T Y R E L AT I O N S COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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Members of the community must submit all requests for 124FW aircraft to participate in public events (air shows, aircraft flybys, open houses, etc.) to the HQ USAF office of the SAF for Public Affairs (SAF/PA). Any guardsman can encourage and assist a non-profit organization in Idaho through the request process using an electronic Form 2535. The DD Form 2535 (request for armed forces partici-pation in public events) requires an official representative from an organi-zation or event staff to complete the form and follow all the required steps.

124FW staff is not allowed to com-plete a DD2535 for a requesting orga-nization, but will assist organizations that ask. SAF/PA decides which events qualify for support. 124FW can only support eligible events that occur on days when the fighter wing is engag-ing in training sorties.

124FW/PA carries links to request our participation on the official web site: http://www.idaho.ang.af.mil/ques-tions/topic.asp?id=1613. Interested parties can begin a request directly at http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/. Participation criteria are outlined in AFI35-105, Community Relations, chapter 6.

Tour ProgramTours of the 124th Fighter Wing’s facilities and equipment increase community leaders’ awareness and understanding of the National Guard’s role in national security by inviting groups of civilian opinion leaders to witness the mission. Tours will be conducted in accordance with AFI 35-105 Community Relations and and related travel with AFI35-103, Public Affairs Travel.

• Tour participants are not per-mitted to operate any military equipment when operation could cause an increased safety risk

• Tours are not intended to produce media coverage

• Base events and tours that include luncheons should be catered

• Tour participants are allowed to take personal pictures and video within the bounds of safety and security. They will observe all safety regulations and follow the direction of flight crews at all times.

• Wing PAO may ask you to assist with a tour you are sponsoring on base

Hometown News Release The Joint Hometown News Release service showcases the accomplishments and worldwide activities of the Armed Forces in the member’s hometown news-papers and news channels.

If you or someone you know here at the 124th Fighter Wing has earned an award or some other form of recognition, has completed a major accomplish-ment or will be or are currently deployed, fill out a complete the new painless Hometown News Release automated form so we can tell your story!

The new process is quicker than previous processes and allows Airmen to submit a form without using a common access card from any computer at https://jhns.release.dma.mil/public.

AIRSHOWS, FLYBYS & OPEN HOUSES

124th FIGHTER WING124th Fighter Wing official website www.idaho.ang.af.mil

124th Fighter Wing DVIDS http://www.dvidshub.net/unit/124FW

Facebook http://facebook.com/124FWOfficial

Twitter http://twitter.com/124FighterWing

Instagram http://www.instagram.com/124FighterWing

YouTube http://twitter.com/124fighterwing

Subscribe to the Leading and Trailing Edge http://ning.us6.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=85ccf4c656&id=50eba4b1e6

PA Sharepoint (On base AFNET only) https://eis.ang.af.mil/org/124FW/WingStaff/PA/Pages/default.aspx

Idaho Military Division PA Policy and Guidance (IDNG-5) http://nationalguard.idaho.gov/PublicAffairs/publicaffairs.aspx

U.S. AIR FORCE & DODJoint Hometown News Service https://jhns.release.dma.mil/public

Air Force Social Media Guide http://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/SocialMediaGuide2013.pdf

U.S. Air Force Aerial Events http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/PublicSite/Index.cfm?fwa=home

Joint Publication 3-61 Public Affairs (17NOV15) http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp3_61.pdfDODD 5122.5 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/512205p.pdf

DOD Principles of Information http://archive.defense.gov/admin/prininfo.aspx http://archive.defense.gov/admin/prininfo.pdf

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTIONS AFI 35-102, Security and Policy Review http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi35-102/afi35-102.pdf

AFI 35-104 Media Operations http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_pa/publication/afi35-104/afi35-104.pdf

AFI 35-105 Community Relations http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_pa/publication/afi35-105/afi35-105.pdf

AFI 35-107 Public Web Communications http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi35-107/afi35-107.pdf

AFI 35-109 Visual Information http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi35-109/afi35-109.pdf

AFI 35-113 Internal Information http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi35-113/afi35-113_.pdf

AFI 35-114 Air Force Branding and Trademark Licensing http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_pa/publication/afi35-114/afi35-114.pdf

FOIA & PRIVACY ACTFreedom of Information Act http://www.dod.mil/pubs/foi/Privacy Act http://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974

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