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🎓 Congratulations to the newest DINFOS graduates!Mass Communication Foundations Course classes 220-26 and 230-26, along ...
04/09/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the newest DINFOS graduates!

Mass Communication Foundations Course classes 220-26 and 230-26, along with Public Affairs and Communication Strategy Qualification Course–Distance Learning class 010-26, graduated yesterday.

Armed with the skills to inform audiences, tell the military’s story and support commanders across the force, these graduates are ready for what comes next. Congratulations on this milestone and the start of your careers as military communicators! 🇺🇸👏

The Defense Information School Army Element marked a leadership transition as 1st Sgt. Gerald Woods relinquished respons...
02/09/2026

The Defense Information School Army Element marked a leadership transition as 1st Sgt. Gerald Woods relinquished responsibility and 1st Sgt. Jessica Gonzalez assumed responsibility as the Army Element’s 1st Sgt.

Col. Jennifer Bocanegra, Defense Information School commandant, delivered remarks during the ceremony. Lt. Col. Angel Jackson, Army Element commander, received the noncommissioned officer sword from Woods and passed it to Gonzalez, formally transferring responsibility. ⚔️

The Change of Responsibility ceremony honored Woods’ dedicated leadership and service to the Army Element. As Gonzalez accepted the noncommissioned officer sword, she assumed the responsibility to advise the commander, care for Soldiers and families, and help ensure the Army Element remains ready to accomplish its mission.

Please join us in thanking 1st Sgt. Woods for his service and welcoming 1st Sgt. Gonzalez to this important leadership role. 👏

02/09/2026

Join the Defense Information School for its change of responsibility ceremony as Army 1st Sgt. Jessica Gonzalez assumes duties as the DINFOS Army Element first sergeant, succeeding Army 1st Sgt. Gerald Woods.

27/08/2026

Join the Defense Information School for a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, as Army Col. Jennifer J. Bocanegra assumes duties as DINFOS commandant from Army Col. Richard J. McNorton.

🚨 We’re hiring! DINFOS is looking for talented professionals to join our team and help shape the future of military publ...
27/08/2026

🚨 We’re hiring! DINFOS is looking for talented professionals to join our team and help shape the future of military public affairs and communication training.

We have two GS-12 opportunities available:

🎓 Training Specialist (DOT AD), GS-1712-12
Help develop and deliver high-quality training that prepares communicators to meet the demands of today’s information environment.
Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/882263200

💻 Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software), GS-2210-12
Bring your applications software expertise to a mission-focused organization supporting education, innovation and the next generation of military communicators.
Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/882250000

📅 Both announcements close Sept. 9.
👉Know someone with the right experience? Please share these opportunities and help connect us with qualified candidates.

🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of the Intermediate Multimedia Course, Class 050-26, who graduated today!Throughout t...
27/08/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of the Intermediate Multimedia Course, Class 050-26, who graduated today!

Throughout the course, students strengthened their visual information production skills, applying video, audio, lighting and motion graphics to create compelling narrative and non-narrative products in support of the Department of War mission.

We wish the graduates continued success as they take their skills to the fleet and field. 👏

🏆 Meet DINFOS’ 2nd Quarter award winners!Please join us in celebrating the teammates whose leadership, skill and dedicat...
26/08/2026

🏆 Meet DINFOS’ 2nd Quarter award winners!

Please join us in celebrating the teammates whose leadership, skill and dedication set the standard across the school.

👏 NCO of the Quarter: Staff Sgt. Quince Lanford
👏 SNCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Thomas Smith
👏 CGO of the Quarter: Capt. Ariana Wilkinson
👏 FGO of the Quarter: Chaplain (Maj.) Thomas Foley
👏 Civilian of the Quarter: Liz Scott

Their contributions help DINFOS develop agile, mission-capable military communicators for the Department of War. 🎉

🏅 Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement Award recipients!DINFOS recognized the following team members for their...
25/08/2026

🏅 Congratulations to our Outstanding Achievement Award recipients!

DINFOS recognized the following team members for their exceptional contributions, professionalism and commitment to advancing the school’s mission:

👏 Brooksann Epiceno
👏 Matthew Leistikow
👏 Janine Krokus
👏 Elizabeth Scott
👏 Alicia McQueen

Thank you for the expertise, dedication and daily commitment you bring to developing the next generation of military communicators . 🌟

🏅 Congratulations to our newest Army Instructor Badge recipients!The Army Instructor Badge Program recognizes instructor...
25/08/2026

🏅 Congratulations to our newest Army Instructor Badge recipients!

The Army Instructor Badge Program recognizes instructors who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and a sustained commitment to improving their craft. Through teaching experience, observations, evaluations and professional development, recipients build the skills that help DINFOS students succeed.

Basic Army Instructor Badge recipients
Staff Sgt. Marlana Cureton
Tech. Sgt. Juan E Torres Chardon
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sergio Montanez

Senior Army Instructor Badge recipients
Staff Sgt. Quince Lanford

Thank you for the energy, expertise and care you bring to developing the next generation of communication professionals. 👏

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