Visual Information (VI) is information in the form of visual representations of persons, places, and/or things. VI includes still photography, motion photography, audio, video, computer-based products, and graphics, but excludes alphabetic, symbolic, or coded data.
VI materials generated or acquired by Air Force members, employees, or contractors in conducting official duties are generally considered property of the United States Government. Personal use of VI materials for sale or other personal gain is prohibited. Use of personally-owned or self-help equipment requires users to adhere to specific guidelines to ensure operational security and records disposition policies are upheld. All military-related VI must be reviewed and approved by PA prior to public release.