United States Department of Defense

            Army Col. Michael F. Beech, commander of 4^th Brigade Combat Team, 4^th Infantry Division, will brief live from Iraq at 9 a.m. EDT, May 26, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update on ongoing security operations in Iraq.

            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.