Today in the Department of Defense, Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn have no public or media events on their schedules.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus delivers remarks at 9:45 a.m. EDT at the U.S. Green Building Council 2011 Government Summit in Washington, D.C.  Media interested in attending may contact Lt. Cmdr. Tamara Lawrence at 703-697-5342.

Army Maj. Gen. John Campbell, commanding general of Regional Command East, will brief the media live from Afghanistan at 10:30 a.m. EDT in the Pentagon Briefing Room (2E973) to provide an update on current operations.  Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the River 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.