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No. 049-12 July 31, 2012
IJC ANSF Development Director to Brief Live from Afghanistan

            Brig. Gen. Thomas E. Putt (Canada), deputy commanding general of V (US) Corps, and ISAF Joint Command’s director of Afghan National Security Forces development, will brief the media on the achievements and challenges of ANSF development, live from Afghanistan at 10:30 a.m. EDT, Aug. 1, 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.