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No. 033-03 April 09, 2003
Free Iraqi Forces Briefing Broadcast Live From Umm Qasr

Army Brig. Gen. John H. Kern, commander, 352nd Civil Affairs Command, along with Free Iraqi Force members, will conduct a briefing remotely from Umm Qasr, Iraq. The briefing will demonstrate the roles of Free Iraqi Forces engaged in missions in Southern Iraq, and afford members of the media an opportunity to interact with a few of those members. The briefing will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. EDT in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon, Room 2E781.

Media representatives without a Pentagon building pass who are interested in attending this event must have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification and be at the Pentagon North Parking Entrance by 8:30 a.m. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort into the building.