Defense Visual Information Distribution Service

Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS)
DVIDS logo
CountryUnited States of America
BranchDefense Media Activity
TypeMultimedia and Information
RoleMedia and public relations
Part ofUS Department of Defense
Commanders
DirectorScott Betts

The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS), formerly the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System, is an operation supported by the Defense Media Activity (DMA). It provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. It supports all branches of the U.S. military as well as its coalition partners in the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.[1]