“Public Affairs fulfills the Army’s obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed, and helps to establish conditions that lead to confidence in America’s Army in its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict and war.” FM 46-1

The Public Affairs Office is the initial contact for the public and the media for information about the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division and its programs, policies, operations and activities. Public Affairs staff members prepare information products for both internal and external audiences. The Public Affairs Office supports the Division in a wide variety of other activities, including the management of the Division's Web presence.