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Immediate Release

Department of Defense Press Briefing with General Ray Odierno

The 38th Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno, will conduct a briefing Wednesday, August 12 at 1 p.m. EDT in the Pentagon Briefing Room (2E973).

General Odierno will discuss his tenure as chief of staff, current challenges the Army faces and the way ahead.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the Metro Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call Tatjana Christian at (703) 697-2163 for escort into the building.