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No. 206-95 July 18, 1995
No. 206-P:07/18/95:General John M. Shalikashvili, chairman

General John M. Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada on Saturday, July 15, 1995. As part of the visit he will participate in a media availability from 2:40 - 3 p.m. Point of contact for the media availability is Major Andrew Bourland, (702) 652-2639.

Saturday evening, General Shalikashvili will be honored by the American Council for Polish Culture. He will receive the "Superior Career Achievement Award" during the organization's 47th annual convention awards banquet. The ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. at the Aladdin Hotel Casino in the Imperial Ballroom Seven. Point of contact for media coverage is Stefan Lopatkiewicz. He can be reached through the Aladdin Hotel (702) 736-0144.

For additional information on both events contact Ms. Joan Asboth in the chairman's public affairs office (703) 697-4272.