Cole H. Benjamin is the Social Media and Website Manager at U.S. Army Central. In this role, he oversees digital communication strategies, manages social media platforms, and maintains the official website, ensuring effective communication of the Command's mission.Mr. Benjamin enlisted in the Air Force in 2016 as a broadcast communications specialist. During his three-year active-duty career, he was assigned to the 2nd Audiovisual Squadron, one of three Tier-1 production studios in the Air Force, located at Hill AFB, Utah. While with this unit, he honed his graphic and videography skills through live broadcasts, Hollywood-style shoots, and mission-essential productions.After separating in 2019, he joined the Florida Air National Guard. He initially served as a photojournalist at Joint Force Headquarters in St. Augustine, Florida, and was later activated to document Operation Warp Speed across the state. Following the pandemic, he worked as a public affairs specialist at the 125th Fighter Wing in Jacksonville, Florida.In 2022, Mr. Benjamin moved to Robins AFB, serving as the command information videographer for the 78th ABW Public Affairs team. He documented base and FEMA preparations for Hurricane Ian and earned four awards within the Air Force Materiel Command.In July 2023, Mr. Benjamin joined the 11th Airborne Division Public Affairs Office as the Command Information Chief and Social Media Manager. His time with the Division was marked by his dedication to advancing the Division’s legacy through impactful media and communications.As of July 2024, Mr. Benjamin transitions to a new role as the Social Media and Website Manager at U.S. Army Central, where he will continue to leverage his expertise in digital communication to enhance the Command’s online presence.CAREER CHRONOLOGYSep 2016 - Nov 2016, Air Force Basic Training, Lackland Air Force Base, TexasNov 2016 - May 2017, Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Md.Jun 2017- Oct 2019, Audiovisual Production Specialist, 2nd Audiovisual Squadron, Hill AFB, Ut.Oct 2019 - Jun 2023, Public Affairs Specialist, Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonville, Fla.May 2022 - Jul 2023, Audiovisual Production Specialist, 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, Robins AFB, Ga.Jul 2023 - Apr 2024, Command Information Chief, 11th Airborne Division Public Affairs, Fort Richardson, Ak.Jul 2024 - Present, Social Media and Website Manager, U.S. Army Central, Shaw AFB, SC.AWARDS2022 – AFMC – Videographer of the Year2022 – AFMC – Best Documentation2022 – AFMC – Best Video Series2022 – AFMC – Best Story