Public Affairs professionals are responsible for telling Air Force stories to help facilitate the free flow of communication between the Air Force and the general public.  Public Affairs enlisted personnel, officers and civilian employees are trained in various communication disciplines like print journalism, photography, radio and television broadcasting, community and media engagement, social media and websites.  Air Force Public Affairs communication activities align with four core competencies – trusted advice and counsel to leaders, Airman morale and readiness, public trust and support, and global influence and deterrence.