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Immediate Release

Secretary of Defense to Make Force of the Future Initiative Announcement

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will make an announcement in the Pentagon courtyard regarding the Force of the Future initiatives on Thursday, June 9, at 11:15 a.m. The secretary's announcement will also be streamed live on www.defense.gov.
 
Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the river entrance pedestrian bridge or the Pentagon Metro visitors' entrance only. Please call 703-697-5131 for escort into the building at least one hour prior to the event. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes before the event. You must have proof of affiliation and photo identification.