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Immediate Release

Secretary of Defense to Brief on Military Personnel Reforms

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will conduct a press briefing to announce the latest in his Force of the Future reforms focused on improving the quality of life for military personnel.  The briefing will take place at 2 p.m. in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room (2E973), and will be streamed live on www.defense.gov.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the event; have proof of affiliation and photo identification.  Please call 703-697-5131 for escort into the building.