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No. 053-06 June 15, 2006
Multi-National Division-Baghdad Commander to Brief Live from Iraq

            Army Maj. Gen. James Thurman, commander of the Multi-National Division-Baghdad, will brief live from Iraq at 9 a.m. EDT, June 16, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update on ongoing security operations in Iraq.

 

            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.