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No. 016-11 February 17, 2011
Regional Command North Commanding General to Brief Live from Afghanistan

             German Maj. Gen. Hans-Werner Fritz, commanding general for Regional Command North, will brief the media live from Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan at 10:30 a.m. EST, Feb. 18, in the Pentagon Briefing Room (2E973) to provide an update on current operations.

             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.