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No. 132-02 July 12, 2002
Pentagon to Conduct Exercise

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency, in conjunction with the Arlington County Fire Department, will conduct an exercise involving the simulated use of a chemical agent Sunday, July 14, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. EDT. The exercise will be held at the Pentagon's remote delivery facility and will not be open for media coverage due to the restrictive location.

This drill is part of a routine exercise schedule that was already in effect prior to Sept. 11, 2001. The Pentagon point of contact for questions regarding this exercise is Glenn Flood, (703) 695-6294, or (703) 697-5131. Arlington County's point of contact is Dick Bridges, (703) 228-3247.