Defense Media Activity

The Defense Media Activity (DMA) was established on October 1, 2008, consolidating several military media organizations into a single Department of Defense field activity. Its roots trace back to World War II-era military broadcasting and print services, evolving through organizations such as the American Forces Information Service, Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, and various branch-specific media outlets. DMA’s mission is to provide news, information, and entertainment to U.S. military personnel and their families worldwide, operating platforms like the American Forces Network (AFN) and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). Headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, DMA continues to support military readiness and morale through multimedia communication and public affairs initiatives.