The Public Affairs Office supports Fort Meade by communicating on behalf of the installation and its leadership. We provide clear, accurate, and timely information to our internal and external audiences using a variety of communication strategies, including media engagement, community outreach, and digital media.

Command Information

Command Information disseminates internal news to Fort Meade's military and civilian workforce. For command information inquiries, contact the Fort Meade PAO.
 

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Digital Media

Digital Media manages Fort Meade's social media, public website, My Army Post App, and graphic design. 

For inquiries or to share your unit announcements and events on garrison channels, contact Gloriann Martin.

My Army Post App
Explore garrison services, dining, events, and shops. Receive real-time notifications on gate closures, weather updates, and road construction. Available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Download App: https://short.starlightappstudios.com/MyArmyPost

MeadeTV

Watch "Meade Week," our bi-weekly program highlighting major installation events on YouTube. To have your unit featured on Meade Week, contact Bryan Spann.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fortmeademd

Official Social Media Channels
Join our community conversation and receive live installation updates:

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Community Relations

Community Relations partners with civic agencies and local governments. We conduct tours and coordinate local event participation. For community inquiries, contact Monique McFadden.

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Media Relations

Media Relations works with external news organizations to tell Fort Meade's story. For media inquiries and public information, contact Shaun Herron.

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Official Photos

The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Meade Public Affairs Office is actively exploring new regional options and potential support agreements to accommodate tenant service members who fall outside the garrison's internal DA photo capabilities.

We will update this page with new information, alternative locations, and official scheduling procedures as soon as those details become available.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Photo Studio

Booking Portal: https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request
Email: af.jbab.publicaffairs@us.af.mil
Phone: 202-284-3250
Location: A-121 DIA Access Road, JBAB, Washington, D.C. 20373

Policy and Requirements:
The JBAB Photo Studio provides studio photography for military and civilian personnel who meet official justification criteria. Walk-ins are not accommodated; appointments must be booked at least 24 hours in advance via the customer service portal linked above.

All requests must include:

  1. Base (Fort Meade)

  2. Unit

  3. Reason and Photo Code

  4. Required documentation attachments

Note: Requests submitted without the required details will be denied. Members must arrive in complete, inspected uniforms.

USMC Pentagon Photo Studio (Pentagon Badge Required)

Appointment Portal: https://www.cd.marines.mil/Staff/Production-and-Engagement/#photo-studio-appointments
Phone: 703-614-2445
Location: Room 2C249, The Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Policy and Requirements:
By appointment only. Patrons must possess existing unescorted access credentials to the Pentagon building to utilize this facility.

Pentagon Photo Studio (Air Force and Space Force)

Email: saf.pai.af.photojournalism@us.af.mil
Phone: 703-695-2603
Location: The Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Policy and Requirements:
Dedicated studio appointments are available for Airmen and Guardians. Patrons must possess existing unescorted access credentials to the Pentagon building to utilize this facility.

Marine Corps Base Quantico CommStrat Photo Studio

Appointment Portal: https://www.quantico.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/CommStrat-Office/Photo-Studio-Appointment-App/
Phone: 703-784-2703 or 703-784-2704
Location: Building 2009 Zeilin Road, 3rd Floor, Quantico, VA 22134

Policy and Requirements:
Services are by appointment only Monday through Friday. Provides administrative photography, command board portraits, and official credentials.

For Marine Corps OMPF photos, service members must provide a certified height and waist verification letter signed by a Battalion CO, XO, SgtMaj, or 1stSgt dated within 30 days. Personnel arriving without required documentation will be turned away.

District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) Photo Lab

Appointment Email: ng.dc.dcarng.mesg.pao1@army.mil
Phone: 202-631-6147
Location: DC Armory, 3rd Floor, 2001 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Website: https://dc.ng.mil/Resources/Official-Photos/

Policy and Requirements:
Studio photos are available on Fridays from 0800 to 1100. Service members must send an email to the address listed above to request a preferred time slot during those hours.

Official photos are only provided for quarterly award winners, Chain of Command key personnel, and special duty packages. For official photos and special duty packages, please bring a copy of your specific requirements.

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