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No. 043-04 August 24, 2004
General Paul Kern will conduct a Press Briefing on Military Intelligence Activities

            The results of an investigation into military intelligence activities at the Abu Ghraib prison facility will be provided at a press conference at the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E579, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. EDT.

 

            The report will be presented by Gen. Paul Kern, the appointing authority for the investigation; Lt. Gen. Anthony Jones, lead investigator; and Maj. Gen. George Fay, investigating officer.

 

            Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only.   Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification.  Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.

 

            This briefing can be downlinked for broadcast on local cable systems.  Technical information on downlinking can be found at http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/how.aspx

 

            The point of contact is Lt. Col. Jerry Healy at (703) 614-2487.