DMA Header The DMA Seal has five stars representing the consolidation the American Forces Information Service, the Soldier’s Media Center, U.S. Marine Corps News, Naval Media Center and Air Force News Agency into a joint activity. The shield symbolizes defense and safe-guarding freedom. Purple represents a joint military activity. The annulets represent the strata of air waves expanding outward into the infinite. The globe symbolizes a world-wide reach to the combined activities. The annulet combined with the globe embodies the camera lens focused on the world. The cinnamon wreath represents success and championship of all forms of communication. The bundle of lightning bolts is a reference to the speed with which communications travel through the five media groups combined as one.
DMA LEADERSHIP
Melvin W. Russell
Senior Executive Service
Acting Director
Melvin W. Russell was appointed as the Acting Director of the Defense Media Activity (DMA), a Department of Defense Field Activity, in October, 2009. He leads a worldwide media organization reporting to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs.
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Army Colonel Mike Galloucis
Chief of Staff
Colonel Galloucis serves Chief of Staff of Defense Media Activity (DMA), a Department of Defense Field Activity.
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Army Col. Mike Galloucis, DMA Deputy Director and Chief of Staff