| Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) | |
|---|---|
 DVIDS logo | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Defense Media Activity |
| Type | Multimedia and Information |
| Role | Media and public relations |
| Part of | US Department of Defense |
| Commanders | |
| Director | Scott 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]
- ^ "Is DVIDS run by the military?", DVIDS website