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No. 137-03 November 06, 2003
Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Myers Conduct Briefing

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Richard B. Myers, will conduct a press conference today in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E781 at noon EST. 

Immediately following that press conference Air Force Lt. Gen. Norton Schwartz, director for operations, J-3, Joint Staff; Army Lt. Gen. Richard Cody, deputy chief of staff, G3, and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jan C. Huly, deputy commandant for plans, policy and operations, will conduct a briefing on the force rotation plan for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Media representatives who do not have a Pentagon building pass and wish to cover this event should arrive at the Pentagon's North Parking Entrance at 11:30 a.m. for an escort.  Media without a Pentagon building pass must have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification.