PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Public Affairs Office (PAO) - Joint Base Cabot Air Station

The JBCAS Public Affairs Office (PAO) manages the installation’s internal and external communications, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information to military personnel, families, and the public.

Services Provided:

• Press release generation and media relations

• Community engagement coordination (base tours, guest speaker requests)

• Command Information updates (base newspaper, social media)

• Crisis Communication Support (in coordination with Emergency Management)

Media Policy:

• All media inquiries must be routed through the PAO.

• No unauthorized interviews, photography, or access is permitted without prior PAO approval.

Contact Information:

• Public Affairs Main Line: 501-995-1905

• Location: Building 475, Public Affairs Complex

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday

Visitor and Tourist Office - Joint Base Cabot Air Station

The JBCAS Visitor and Tourist Office offers official base tours, historical presentations, and community engagement programs to showcase the base’s mission, history, and aviation heritage.

Tour Programs Include:

• Base Heritage Tour (Flightline, Heritage Room, Simulator Tours)

• Youth Education Tours (STEM emphasis)

• VIP and Distinguished Visitor Custom Tours

• Static Aircraft Display Tours (by appointment)

Special Projects:

• JBCAS Heritage Month Events

• Base History Speakers Bureau

Requirements:

• Tours must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance

• Background checks required for non-DoD-affiliated participants

Contact Information:

• Visitor Office Tour Coordinator: 501-995-1350

• Location: Building 650, Public Affairs Center

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday

History Office and Archives - Joint Base Cabot Air Station

The JBCAS History Office preserves, documents, and promotes the rich history of the installation, its units, and the airmen and sailors who have served at the base.

Core Responsibilities:

• Annual History Report (required for official Air Force records)

• Heritage Display Development (base museum pieces and plaques)

• Research Assistance for Leadership and Public Affairs

• Archive Management (historical documents, photos, and awards)

Special Programs:

• Base Anniversary Ceremonies

• Oral History Projects (retiree and veteran interviews)

• Monthly “This Month in Base History” bulletins

Contact Information:

• History Office Line: 501-995-1360

• Location: Building 655, Wing HQ Complex

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday

Photography and Visual Information Section

The JBCAS Photography Section provides professional photographic services in support of official ceremonies, public affairs, training documentation, and historical archiving.

Core Services:

• Promotion, Re-enlistment, and Award Ceremony Photography

• Change of Command and Retirement Event Coverage

• Studio Portraits (official military photos, passports, biographies)

• Historical Event Photography (airshows, exercises, distinguished visits)

• Multimedia Visual Production (limited)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Requests should be submitted a minimum of 10 duty days in advance.

Contact Information:

• Photography Office Line: 501-995-1440

• Location: Building 650, Public Affairs Center

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday