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No. 101-06 October 31, 2006
DoD Unveils the Next Generation Common Access Card

     David S. Chu, the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness will brief at 10:30 a.m. EST, on Nov. 1 in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide a brief on the Next Generation Common Access Card.

     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.