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Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in all We Do...
Welcome to the Air Force Office of Public Affairs, Entertainment Liaison -- the single contact for information and assistance with entertainment productions having Air Force themes or segments.
By offering direct access to Air Force people, aircraft and equipment, technical assistance, military advice and locations, we ensure that projects highlighting the missions and members of the Air Force are plausible and realistic.
Whether it's cutting edge technology or historic authenticity you're after, we can help you accomplish your goal. There is a wealth of information available to you on the internet. However, please give us a call to discuss your project!
Our Mission Statement ...
To project and protect the image of the United States Air Force within the global entertainment environment.
We started by raising our 'Wings' ...
The original public affairs office was created by Air Force Material Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, in 1947. Then, Captain William C. "Andy" Anderson was reassigned from Wright-Patterson AFB to Los Angeles, California, as Information Officer to deal with the interest surrounding test flights and aircraft production in the area. We did not work on Hollywood movies at the time, but after a short while, Hollywood studios and producers prevailed upon the office to arrange filming at area installations and aircraft factories. Hence, the mission of the USAF Information Office was modified to include motion picture support. Capt Anderson left in 1948 to fly in the Berlin Airlift and later penned numerous military-themed books, one of which, "Bat 21," was made into a movie in 1988.
Since then, continuing cooperation has resulted in support to hundreds of films and television programs: "Transformers," "Iron Man," "United 93," "Stargate SG-1" and "Monk" among others. We have also supported music videos, video games and comic book projects. Today, this relationship continues through mutual cooperation, and military stories still entertain and inform the public.
"Bat 21" (1988)
Starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover
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