Gary Jones

About Gary Jones

I am an Information Age professional communicator and an honorably retired, career soldier. I know how to lead, but I also know how to thrive and contribute as part of a team. I’m a proven winner with more than 42 years public relations experience, and I am ready to make a difference for you – NOW! Specialties: Computer-savvy, expert communicator, possessing 19 years supervisory experience, including four years in international media relations and more than 36 years experience as a writer, editor, photographer, and public relations professional. Most of this experience was for a large organization with worldwide operations. Career progression within that organization included numerous positions in the United States plus others in Kuwait, Egypt, Panama and Korea.

Experience

1. Deputy Editor

   Armor Magazine

   Aug 2015 — Present · U.S. Army Armor School, GE

   ARMOR is a professional bulletin published bimonthly by the Chief of Armor at Fort Benning, GA. The publication focuses on the Armor and Cavalry Soldier up to the battalion and brigade level (the micro level) as well as on Army-wide concerns and issues that will affect Armor and Cavalry Soldiers (the macro level). Micro-level articles discuss the training, equipping, employment and leadership of mounted Soldiers. The historical background of mounted warfare can also be a topic, but historical articles should include lessons-learned for modern warfare and analysis that can professionally develop current Armor Branch members.That said, however, writers and readers should keep in mind that ARMOR articles seldom reflect the Army’s official position, nor is the publication’s purpose dissemination of doctrinal or command information – even though ARMOR is a DA-authenticated official publication. As the chief proponent for Armor and Cavalry units in the Army, the Chief of Armor provides a forum for the Soldiers under his proponency to explain, digest or debate Army doctrine, policy or other definitive information; ARMOR is that forum. As that forum, ARMOR provides a means of mission-related professional dialogue between the Armor School and members of the Armor Branch. Armor Branch members are professionally developed from instructions, guidance and other materials contained within ARMOR’s pages.

Education

• Columbus State University

  Sociology, Philosophy

  1979 — 1980

• Mt. Verson High School (Fortville)

  H.S. Graduate

  1972 — 1976

• University of Maryland

  English

  1983 — 1984

• Gadsden State

  AS

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Communications Planning
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Community Relations
• National Security
• Training
• Communication Training
• Military
• Crisis Management
• Journalism
• Military Experience
• Press Releases
• Military Affairs
• Strategic Communications
• Feature Articles
• Online Content Management
• Program Management
• Publications
• Army
• Public Relations
• Defense
• Crisis Communications
• Internal Communications
• Military Operations
• Public Affairs
• Command
• Intelligence
• Security Clearance
• Community Outreach
• Government
• Operational Planning
• Spokesperson
• Community Development
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Leadership
• Content Management
• Dod
• Newspapers
• Speech Writing
• Leadership
• International Relations