Dvids

DVIDS (Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) is a platform operated for the U.S. Department of Defense that distributes news, imagery, video, and audio content produced by military public affairs personnel. It serves military public affairs officers, journalists, news media outlets, and the general public seeking official coverage of U.S. military operations, exercises, and activities worldwide. The platform hosts a searchable archive of photos, videos, articles, and publications submitted by service members and units across all branches of the armed forces. Media organizations use DVIDS to access high-resolution, royalty-free military imagery and footage for use in news reporting without needing direct clearance from individual bases or units. It also provides live and archived video feeds of press briefings, ceremonies, and other official defense-related events for public and press access.