Office of Strategic Communications
This office serves as the release official for all news releases, to include written and verbal releases to media on behalf of the California Military Department.
Media Requests
If you are seeking information on behalf of a new organization, please fill out a Media Request form (.pdf) and email to mediaaffairs@cmd.ca.gov.
Community Relations
To request DoD personnel or equipment from the Cal Guard at a public event, please email mediaaffairs@cmd.ca.gov. You may be directed to submit one of the applicable request forms below. Please understand that, as a part-time force, our ability to support requests from the public is limited. Additionally, fundraisers, political events, and events with paid entry fees generally cannot be supported by the DoD.
- For Aerial support requests: DD Form 2535, “Request For Military Aerial Support” (whs.mil)
- For all other support requests: DD Form 2536, “Request For Armed Forces Participation In Public Events (Non-Aviation)” (whs.mil)
Contact Information
- Email address: mediaaffairs@cmd.ca.gov
- Phone Number: (916) 854-3304
