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No. 084-10 September 13, 2010
Gates, Carter Announce New Acquisition, Procurement Initiatives

            Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) Ashton Carter will conduct a press briefing on new acquisition and procurement initiatives guidelines on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. EDT in the DoD Briefing Studio, 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.