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No. 070-05 September 15, 2005
Deputy Commanding General to Brief Live From Afghanistan

            Army Brig. Gen. James G. Champion, deputy commanding general, operations and intelligence, of Combined Joint Task Force 76, will brief live from Afghanistan at 10 a.m. EDT, Sept. 16, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update of ongoing operations in Afghanistan.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking 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.