About DVIDS

DVIDS is a state-of-the-art, 24/7 operation that provides a timely, accurate and reliable connection between the media around the world and the military serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.

Through a network of portable Ku-band satellite transmitters located in-theater and a distribution hub in Atlanta, Georgia, DVIDS makes available real-time broadcast-quality video, still images and print products as well as immediate interview opportunities with service members, commanders and subject matter experts.

DVIDS...

• Facilitates remote interviews with commanders and subject matter experts engaged in fast-breaking news.
• Links media to deployed military units.
• Enables embedded journalists to transmit broadcast quality video from the field.
• Fulfills requests for products quickly via satellite, fiber and the Internet.
• Submits daily bulletins detailing archive additions and email alerts about breaking news.
• Coordinates holiday greetings, "shout-outs" and special events programming involving soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines deployed to Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
• Maintains a searchable archive of video, photo and print products.

Mission

The DVIDS mission is to serve as a turnkey operation that facilitates requests for Public Affairs video, audio, still imagery and print products; coordinates interviews with soldiers and commanders in a combat zone and provides an archive for ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.