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No. 029-10 April 06, 2010
Nuclear Posture Review Announced

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen will conduct a press briefing on the new Nuclear Posture Review at noon EDT, in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E973. 

 

Immediately following, at approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT, there will be a press briefing by Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Jim Miller, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. James Cartwright, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher and Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration Thomas D'Agostino, together who coordinated the NPR, to discuss in further detail the Nuclear Posture Review in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E973. 

 

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River 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.