The Defense Information School celebrated its 60-year anniversary August 7-8 at its campus on Fort Meade, Maryland.

August 7 marked the DINFOS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, where the school proudly welcomed its newest members into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Class of 2024 are:

• Mr. David Albritton, U.S. Navy veteran
• Mr. Donald Bishop, U.S. Air Force veteran
• Chief Petty Officer Johnny Bivera, U.S. Navy (ret.)
• Master Chief Petty Officer Joe Ciokon, U.S. Navy (ret.)
• Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder, U.S. Army (ret.)
• Maj. Megan McClung, U.S. Marine veteran
• Brig. Gen. Ronald Rand, U.S. Air Force (ret.)

DINFOS hosted an Alumni Training Day August 8, inviting all Department of Defense public affairs and visual information professionals to return "back to school" for a day of modernizing their PA and VI skillsets. The training sessions covered topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Information Advantage, Countering Misinformation and Disinformation, Graphic Design, Podcasting, and Storytelling Trends.

The celebrations concluded the evening of August 8 with the DINFOS Diamond Jubilee. Attendees enjoyed live music, special guests, and the camaraderie of DINFOS family and friends.