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Immediate Release

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. William "Hank" Taylor Will Hold an On-camera Press Briefing in the Pentagon Briefing Room at 11 a.m. ET Today, August 28, 2021

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor will hold an on-camera press briefing in the Pentagon Briefing Room at 11:00 EDT today, August 28, 2021.

If you plan to ask a question please call in by 10:55 so we can inform the briefers.

Due to COVID social distancing concerns, there will be 30 chairs for reporters in the room.  The seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Only one seat per news organization is authorized.  In-person attendance today is restricted to those with current Pentagon Facility Alternate Credentials (PFAC badges).

Press coming into the Pentagon for the briefing should use Corridor 2 for entry and exit.  For today, press may park in any lane marked “S-C” in South Parking.  Those who do not have a permanent parking pass must still submit their vehicle information (driver’s name, license plate tag number, state of registration, time of arrival) for parking clearance.  Please submit via email to the Duty Officer at OSD.PA.DutyOfficer@mail.mil.

Media wishing to participate by phone should contact the OSD Public Affairs Duty Officer at osd.pa.dutyofficer@mail.mil.