Military and the Media:
Protocol, Propaganda or Public Relations?

Gain insight and take a fascinating peek into the world of military public affairs. Chuck Little and Ray Brooks from the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and Charles "Chuck" Anthony from the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense speak about what it takes to manage public opinion during a time of war and continual crisis. The panel will provide ancedotes from recent deployment situations with media in the Middle East and also share stories about their ongoing progress to communicate their government department's missions with Hawaii, national and international media.

Chuck Little, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, has nearly 25 years experience in the Public Affairs and news media industries. He served nine years active duty in the Marine Corps, after which he was a photographer/producer/assignments manager/reporter for KGMB-9 here in Honolulu. He has worked as a civilian in Marine Corps Public Affairs since 1996.

Capt. Ray Brooks serves as the Public Affairs Operations Officer for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. He returned in December 2005 from six months with the U.S. Central Command, coordinating international media operations throughout the CENTCOM area of operations and serving as the media officer for Gen. John Abizaid. He has been a Marine Officer for nearly ten years.

Major Charles J. Anthony, Public Information Officer for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, manages media and community relations programs for the Hawaii National Guard, State Civil Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, the Youth Challenge Academy and issues related to Hawaii's homeland security. Anthony has traveled through the Middle East on several active duty U.S. Air Force assignments as Chief of Public Affairs for the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing in Saudi Arabia and for the 506th Air Expeditionary Group in Iraq. Anthony received the National Guard Association of the United States award for "Best community Relations Program" in 1999 and a commendation in 2000 from the Chief of the National Guard Bureau for "Best Public Affairs Environmental Program."

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Location: The Plaza Club 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 non-members, $30 members, $25 PRSSA students
Parking: $3 at nearby Harbor Court

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