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"The mission has grown exponentially while manpower has not increased for decades," Pittman told Legionnaires and non-Legion Club members who joined the virtual meeting hosted by Post Commander Jim Noone. Pittman noted that an added burden is the unknown number of military and civilian DMA workers who will leave rather than take mandated COVID-19 vaccinations. Despite the challenges, Pittman called the position he has held since January "a dream job" for a former public affairs vice admiral who started his Navy career as a seaman recruit. DMA, which includes such iconic outlets as the…
Nevertheless, Pittman is optimistic that multiple media skills training, mentoring at all levels and rapid advancement will boost retention. A newly added challenge for DMA will be aggregating and administering thousands of Defense Department .mil web sites while also developing video streaming, podcasting and other rapidly evolving means of communication popular with young service members. DMA delivers satellite television, radio, internet, multi-media content and services to the DoD's more than 3 million military members, reservists and civilian employees. It also provides education and…
Military's top media manager describes challenges of delivering content through evolving technology
The U.S. military faces staffing challenges as it seeks to consolidate all of its news, entertainment and command information programs at a time when communication technology is rapidly expanding and evolving, retired Navy Rear Admiral Hal Pittman, director of Defense Media Activity (DMA), told an Oct. 27 meeting of National Press Club American Legion Post 20.
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Policy certainty, modernized electric grid needed for a renewables future, GE Renewable Energy CEO says
GE Renewable Energy CEO Jérôme Pécresse called for policy certainty and a modernized electric grid as countries transition toward greater reliance on renewable energy sources, during a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Oct. 28. Pécresse’s address came after President Joe Biden unveiled a new version of his spending framework that looks to end the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels. Pécresse said that while investments in renewable energy like wind and solar will help in the long term, policy must also provide “short-term stability” to help ensure the supply chain and job market are not…
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Nov. 4 Journalism Institute webinar focuses on planned giving
Families can feel awkward or confused trying to determine the best way to honor a loved one’s legacy after they are gone. You can ease some of that burden by planning now how you’d like your philanthropic efforts to endure. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and certified financial planners from West Financial Services for “Your legacy: How planned giving can benefit you and your family,” to learn about the different types of planned gifts, how to make them, and how to maximize their impact on the causes you care about most. Registration is open for this program, which will…
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Sign up to run for a 2022 Club officer or board position by Nov. 5
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 5, for National Press Club offices and seats on the Board of Governors. The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and membership secretary. Two full three-year terms on the Board of Governors for Journalist members are open, as well as two unexpired terms, one for two years and one for one year. In addition, a three-year non-voting Board seat for Communicator members will be on the ballot. Interested? Contact Kaitlyn Cotter at [email protected], indicating the position…
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