DINFOS' very own Rob Phelps was selected as DMA Civilian of the Year for 2016. Congrats from all of us!!

Happy Valentine's Day! Share with someone who appreciates Public Affairs puns! DINFOS Marines CSS Detachment Defense Information School (DINFOS Navy Det) Fort Meade DINFOS Commandant Detachment 2, 336th Training Squadron 55th Signal Company 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) 1st Combat Camera Squadron Defense Media Activity United States Army Signal School Detachment Fort Meade, MD U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs National Association of Government Communicators 319th MPAD 326th MPAD 214th MPAD AFN Europe AFN Bavaria AFN Kaiserslautern AFN Benelux AFN Wiesbaden AFN Naples AFN Aviano AFN Vicenza AFN Okinawa AFN American Forces Network

Public Affairs is about responding to controversy with facts and candor. The military's F-35 program has vocal supporters as well as harsh critics. The United States Air Force addresses some of that criticism in this episode of BLUE, which explains the importance of having the F-35 in the United States Air Force's arsenal. FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/7p3oEd7x48Q "Our adversaries are catching up. They're just a step behind us. We needed that large leap forward to get ahead and stay ahead for the next 50 years to come."

Are you pursuing your passion? It's never too late! Congrats to #DINFOSgrad SSG Nikki Felton, a Soldier who got a new lease on life at DINFOS! Check out her inspiring story below. 3rd Infantry Division

DID YOU KNOW: #DINFOSgrad and gigantic human Ben Garland will be playing in this Sunday's Super Bowl! The former Air Force Public Affairs Officer and current Atlanta Falcon attended our Public Affairs Qualification Course in 2011. After tackling crisis communications and media escort duties, NFL training camp must seem like a cake walk! All kidding aside, best of luck to our own Big Ben in the big game this weekend! Who are you rooting for?

The Prep. The Shoot. The Cut. Any well-told video story goes through those three basic phases of production. At #DINFOS, our video students learn how to make the most of their time spent in each step of the process. Video skills instructor Jeff Lacap explains the documentary production process in this in-depth look at how we teach The DINFOS Doc.

Some light, motivational reading to kick off your weekend. Hooah! H/T Army Major John Landry

Congrats to Rob Phelps, our IT Operations Manager, for his selection as the DINFOS' 2016 Civilian of the Year! We work with a great team here. #DINFOSandProud

Responsiveness. Innovation. Service. The Defense Information School exists to provide our nation's military with expert communicators ready to face the challenges of today's complex media landscape. We equip them with the knowledge and skills they'll need to get the DoD's story out on all fronts. We're working with Public Affairs leaders across the DoD to assess the communication needs of today's military, and completely revamping our entry-level training to better prepare our students to impact their audiences. It's an exciting time to be at #DINFOS! U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs

It's a new year and we've got new partnerships! DINFOS welcomes CHINFO Senior Enlisted Advisor, MCPO Jon McMillan, as the Visual Communications Department's Visiting Chair for 2017-2018. The goal of the Visiting Chair program is to partner with highly experienced and esteemed public affairs and visual communication professionals to enhance the overall effectiveness of DINFOS training programs.

Check out this awesome behind-the-scenes look at your military preparing for tomorrow's inauguration ceremony!

What do you get when two Airmen, a Sailor, a Soldier and a Marine work together on a #DINFOS Training video? A parody of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with some #sweetsweet dance moves. #DINFOSRocks #FreshStudentsofDINFOS #FreshPrinceofBRoll Detachment 2, 336th Training Squadron CSS Detachment Defense Information School (DINFOS Navy Det) Fort Meade DINFOS Marines United States Army Signal School Detachment Fort Meade, MD Fort George G. Meade, Md

Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey stopped by DINFOS to speak with our U.S. Army instructors and NCOA students about the current and future structure of the NCO corps. #DINFOSandProud #NCOcorps #SoldiersFirst #SMAdropsknowledge Follow him on Twitter at @15thSMA

CSI comes to DINFOS! Our #photography instructors spent a day working with members of the Fort Meade Police and 241st Military Police Detachment, giving the cops a crash course on shooting photos in a variety of situations. Military Police use photography in their day-to-day duties, documenting everything from car accidents to homicides. For many of these cops, this class at DINFOS is the first time they've received training from professional photographers. Fort Meade Police Fort George G. Meade, Md Fort Meade Fire & Emergency Services Anne Arundel County Police Department 241st Military Police Detachment 200th Military Police Command Military police 8th Military Police Brigade Baltimore Police Department Maryland State Police Annapolis Police Department Howard County Police Department Police Officers Military Police W.T.F Moments Baltimore Police Department- Forensics

A moving tribute honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King.

Learn Public Affairs from home! Read more on how DINFOS teaches the Basic PA Specialist Course online at http://go.usa.gov/x9EXG. In a story by Army Spc. Nicholas Holmes, student.

Got that #SafetyFriday brief? 501st Combat Support Wing has you covered with a Stranger Things parody. #besafe #haveaplan #wingman #battlebuddy #shipmate #eleven #Friday13th

DINFOS said farewell to Mr. Peter Cook, the Asst. to the Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs). Strength through truth.

Helping local families with children battling cancer! Read more about DINFOS staff members investing time in the fight against cancer at http://go.usa.gov/x9U45. In a story from Army Pfc. Justin Stannard, student. #DINFOSCares #GoldinFight Gold In Fight