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Public Affairs

The 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs team shares the story of military medical excellence at Joint Base San Antonio with the American public. Through effective communication, we engage with our internal audience across JBSA, local communities, and military leadership to highlight our mission of healthcare, medical innovation, and readiness. Using a range of tools, including medical news, multimedia, and social media, we showcase the 59th Medical Wing’s contributions to the health and readiness of service members and the greater JBSA area, reinforcing our essential role within the Air Force and national defense.

 

Command Information

Leaders depend on public affairs professionals to support communication with service members, families, retirees, civilians, and contractors in the JBSA community. Command Information offers efficient communication tools to connect members with leadership. This helps service members and their families understand their purpose, role, and significance within the 59th Medical Wing and the wider JBSA community.

 

Studio Photography

The 59th Medical Wing Studio Photography provides professional services for official portraits required by Air Force regulations, special duty packages, and official passport or citizenship documentation. We also offer chain-of-command photography for group-level leadership and above, as well as for quarterly and annual award recipients. You must only use your government email. Please advise, you will receive a confirmation email regarding photo appointment approval. Please do not arrive until that email is received.

Book a studio appointment here.

 

Photo Support

Units can request public affairs support for training, educational needs, command information at the unit level, official recognition at the wing level, and mission-related events. Photo and video services are provided depending on the commander’s priorities, mission urgency, available resources, and the impact on operational tasks and supported agencies.

You can make requests for "General PA Requests" through our customer service portal.

 

Self-Help Services

Consumer-grade photography and video equipment are available for self-service on a first-come, first-served basis when public affairs staff are committed to supporting tasks of equal or higher priority.

Submit a "General PA Support" request through our customer service portal or email usaf.jbsa.59-mdw.mbx.59-mdw-public-affairs@health.mil for more information about self-help services.

 

Security and Policy Reviews

Before releasing any official imagery, documents, information, or statements outside government channels, personnel are required to obtain the appropriate security and policy reviews.
Submit a "Security and Policy Review" request through our customer service portal.
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