United States Department of Defense

              Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis M. McCarthy will host the 2010 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Awards presentation at 10:30 a.m. EST, Feb. 18, at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon (2d floor, D ring, 10^th corridor).

              The award recognizes the National Guard and reserve units, one from each of the reserve components, with the best programs to support their families.  Representatives from each unit will receive a plaque as well as a cash award from the Military Officers Association of America.  The cash award is to be put towards the further enhancement of family support programs.

              Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River 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.