Joe Buccino

Colonel Joe Buccino is a highly accomplished communications director with an impressive career spanning various leadership roles in the field of military communications and public relations. As the Communications Director of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), he has been responsible for overseeing a team of more than 50 military and civilian personnel, managing both external and internal communications across 17 media markets and regions, including Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Levant.

Throughout his career, Colonel Joe Buccino has been at the forefront of strategizing and implementing communication campaigns that cover emerging crises and ongoing operations and initiatives. His expertise and innovative approach have earned him recognition as a master strategist in crisis communication, providing accurate messaging and influencing public perceptions in complex situations.

In addition to his military achievements, Colonel Buccino is an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and has earned several prestigious awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medals, Combat Action Badge, and a Legion of Merit.
Beyond his professional career, Colonel Buccino is a talented fiction writer. In 2015, he wrote, produced, and acted in "The Only Man Who Knew," a one-person play presented at Georgetown University's Davis Performing Arts Theater. As a military history enthusiast, he has extensively studied the legacy of Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal.