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No. 194-95 June 23, 1995
No. 194-P:06/23/95:Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, USA, chairma

Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, USA, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will depart Andrews Air Force Base, Md., on Saturday, June 24, 1995, for the United Kingdom.

The chairman is being hosted by his British counterpart, Field Marshal Sir Peter Inge. During the four-day visit, General Shalikashvili will meet with host country officials to discuss issues of mutual concern. On June 28, at 8:45 a.m. (GMT) he will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Westminster Abbey. A press conference is scheduled in London at the American Embassy on Wednesday, June 28, at 3:45 p.m. (GMT).

The chairman will return to Washington, D.C. on June 28.