Jasmine Manning (’17)

Category: Alumni Promise | Awards

2025 Alumni Promise Award Winner

Jasmine Manning is a trailblazing Public Affairs Officer in the United States Air Force, a rising star in the entertainment industry, and a passionate mentor dedicated to empowering the next generation of young women. With over eight years of distinguished service, Manning currently serves as Operations Officer and principal Department of Defense advisor at the Air Force Entertainment Office in Los Angeles. In this role, she ensures accurate and impactful representation of the US Air Force and US Space Force in film and television, advising on major productions such as Fly Me to the Moon, Come Fly with Me, Elio, and Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds.

Manning’s influence also extends into daytime television, where she has helped coordinate military-themed episodes for The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Price is Right. Manning’s global experience includes assignments in South Korea, Germany, and England, where she led strategic communications for eight bases and amplified NATO messaging to an audience of over 746 million. During Operation Afghanistan Refugee, she led crisis communications for one of the largest humanitarian airlifts in US history, earning personal recognition from General Mark Milley.

Manning’s accolades include the Air and Space Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, Company Grade Officer of the Year, and the Outstanding Public Affairs Communication Excellence Award. Outside of uniform, she is a certified yoga instructor supporting veterans with PTSD, a working actress and model, and a dedicated volunteer with the Grace and Wisdom Institute. 

A proud Memphis native and graduate of the College of Communication and Information, Manning earned her degree in broadcast journalism. 

Jasmine Manning