Thursday, January 28, 2010
USAJOBS Announcement
Do you know someone who would be a great Public Affairs Officer or Public Affairs enlisted Soldier - either a Broadcaster or Photojournalist? Tell them about this job announcement on USAJOBS
Friday, January 8, 2010
Best Job in the Army Reserve
Twenty-three years in uniform, about half of it in Army Reserve communication and public affairs. I can honestly say that "GI Journalism" is the best job in the Army Reserve.
I've been lucky enough to cover events on five continents and countless countries. From missions in central and South America to a lengthy stint in Iraq, I've covered some amazing stories. Later in my career, I've even had the opportunity to be a key advisor to senior members of a foreign government on dealing with the media.
Here are four reasons why Army Reserve journalism is the best job around.
1. Cool electronics. Got a geeky side? We're operating the most advanced camera and editing systems around -- top-of-the-line professional stuff.
2. We get to be infantry Soldiers one day, helicopter crews the next and transportation professionals the following. We embed with the troops, do what they do, eat what they eat...but when we're done, we get to do something else.
3. Soldiers. Soldiers are cool, fun, funny, and each has a unique story. We get to introduce the American people to the Soldiers who are defending our freedoms. I've met some of the most interesting people in uniform because of my job.
4. We make a difference. I've seen how morale can be boosted by our coverage. I've seen how families appreciate reading about their Soldiers or seeing a news story that shows what a great job their Soldier, father, mother, sister, brother, son, daugther are doing.
There's much more. Too much to list. I wouldn't choose to do anything else.
Lt. Col. Gerald Ostlund
Chief, Army Reserve Social Media and Web Communication
I've been lucky enough to cover events on five continents and countless countries. From missions in central and South America to a lengthy stint in Iraq, I've covered some amazing stories. Later in my career, I've even had the opportunity to be a key advisor to senior members of a foreign government on dealing with the media.
Here are four reasons why Army Reserve journalism is the best job around.
1. Cool electronics. Got a geeky side? We're operating the most advanced camera and editing systems around -- top-of-the-line professional stuff.
2. We get to be infantry Soldiers one day, helicopter crews the next and transportation professionals the following. We embed with the troops, do what they do, eat what they eat...but when we're done, we get to do something else.
3. Soldiers. Soldiers are cool, fun, funny, and each has a unique story. We get to introduce the American people to the Soldiers who are defending our freedoms. I've met some of the most interesting people in uniform because of my job.
4. We make a difference. I've seen how morale can be boosted by our coverage. I've seen how families appreciate reading about their Soldiers or seeing a news story that shows what a great job their Soldier, father, mother, sister, brother, son, daugther are doing.
There's much more. Too much to list. I wouldn't choose to do anything else.
Lt. Col. Gerald Ostlund
Chief, Army Reserve Social Media and Web Communication
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