The Air Force Public Affairs Hall of Fame recognizes those Public Affairs professionals who have made unique, significant and lasting contributions to the United States Air Force.

Members of the Hall of Fame, whether enlisted, officer, or civilian, were groundbreaking leaders in one or more of the specialities encompassed by the Air Force Public Affairs career field — Band, Broadcasting, Visual Information/Combat Camera, and Information/Public Affairs. They secured their places of honor in the history and traditions of the Air Force by their ceaseless and eminently successful efforts to earn it the trust, confidence, and appreciation of the American people.

Upon induction, each new Hall of Fame member — or their family representative — receives a unique trophy commemorating the honoree's contributions to Air Force Public Affairs. Recognizing the significance of this special honor to the Public Affairs family, AFPAAA's Board of Directors has selected a permanent physical location for the Hall of Fame, and is currently working with SAF/PA on plans for its establishment at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland.

On July 1, 2021 the AFPAAA Board of Directors and SAF/PA announced the names of the fifteen "Pioneers" — the first class of inductees into the Hall of Fame. Eight more inductees have since been announced. The three members of the 2021 class were announced on October 1, 2021, and the five members of the 2022 class were announced on July 1, 2022. Subsequent inductees will be selected on an annual basis and honored each year at the AFPAAA Annual Meeting.

To read about the accomplishments of the distinguished professionals who have been honored as Hall of Fame inductees, see the list below.

Know someone, living or deceased, who you feel is worthy of this unique honor? Go here to learn how the nomination and selection process works.