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No. 056-11 June 15, 2011
Regional Command Southwest Commanding General to Brief Live from Afghanistan

            Maj. Gen. John Toolan Jr., commanding general for Regional Command Southwest, will brief the media live from Afghanistan at 10:30 a.m. EDT, June 16, 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.