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No. 054-12 August 22, 2012
ISAF Commander to Brief Live from Afghanistan

             Gen. John R. Allen, commander, International Security and Assistance Force and commander of U.S. Forces-Afghanistan,will brief the media live from Afghanistan at 9 a.m. EDT, Aug. 23, in the Pentagon Briefing Room (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.