United States Department of Defense

                A senior Department of Defense official will hold a background briefing on the defense consultative talks with China next week and to discuss Asia Pacific Security affairs at 9 a.m. EDT, Friday, June 19, in the DoD Briefing Room, Pentagon 2E973.

                Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River Entrance (Press Parking, Stop 1) 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.