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No. 072-05 September 21, 2005
Navy Commander to Brief Live From Middle East

             Vice Adm. David Nichols, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, and commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, will brief live from Bahrain at 9 a.m. EDT, Sept. 22, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update of ongoing naval operations in support of the global war on terrorism.  See press advisory for details

             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.