As public affairs and visual information experts, MCs present the story of America's Navy to audiences in the Navy and to the rest of the world through a variety of mediums. MCs write and produce print and broadcast journalism news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, television and radio broadcast stations. They capture video and still imagery of military operations, exercises and other Navy events. They serve overseas, on ships, and at stateside commands as photographers, videographers, public affairs specialists, newspaper and magazine staff members, and TV and radio station staff and talent. MCs also create graphic designs in support of the public affairs mission, create and manage official websites, and perform high-speed, high-volume graphic reproduction. Retirement points: Completed Before 9/30/2014 = 10 Completed After 9/30/2014 = 7