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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE# 58-005 December 5, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: The Joint Task Force – National Capital Region, in conjunction with the D.C. National Guard, will host an inaugural media day event at the Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drill. This final planning symposium will showcase the culmination of months of preparation between military and civilian entities.
Media can partake in the following events:
• A press conference with senior leaders of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) and the Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC);
• Interviews with subject matter experts involved in inaugural planning and execution; and
• An opportunity to capture imagery of military members conducting a rehearsal of operations on a 60 by 40 foot planning map of Washington, D.C..
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016
WHERE: District of Columbia National Guard Armory, 2001 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Note: One government-issued ID such as a driver’s licenses or passport is required for members of the media to enter the DC National Guard Armory. RSVPs are due by noon, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.
ITINERARY (Subject to change):
6:45 – 7:45 a.m. Media check-in, satellite truck parking, cabling, set-up and ground rules. Media must arrive no later than 7:45 a.m. for credentialing badges, security sweep and set-up
8:00-8:05 a.m. Media escorted to armory floor
8:05-8:20 a.m. Media opportunity to capture close-up imagery of the 60 by 40 foot map and receive a brief orientation/overview
8:20-8:50.a.m. Interviews with subject matter experts from the Joint Teams
8:50-9:00 a.m. Move cameras to press pit/risers on armory floor
9:05 – 9:20 a.m Welcome remarks by MG Becker and MG Schwartz
9:20 – 9:30 a.m. Media escorted to press conference and set-up equipment
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Press conference hosted by Major General Bradley Becker, JTF-NCR Commander and Major General Errol Schwartz, DC National Guard Commanding General
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Additional opportunity for media to interview subject matter experts and/or deputies
10:30 a.m. Media departs armory
Media interested in attending should RSVP with the following information: your full name, assignment, media organization, telephone number, and email address no later than noon, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 to JTF-NCR Public Affairs at: army.jtfncr.pao.inaugural@mail.mil or call 202-685-3161.
**NOTE TO MEDIA (MEDIA SATELLITE TRUCK PARKING): Due to the limited amount of space available at the armory for media satellite trucks, parking access will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the JTF-NCR to secure parking.
About
Joint Task Force – National Capital Region (JTF-NCR)
Members assigned to the JTF-NCR are responsible for coordinating all military ceremonial support on behalf of the Presidential Inaugural Committee and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies. U.S. Armed Forces participation in the inauguration of the President of the United States dates back to the first inauguration ceremony held in 1789, where George Washington was escorted to Federal Hall in New York City to be sworn in and lead the nation. Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter has authorized 820 service members from all branches of the military to be assigned to the JTF-NCR and more than 5,000 services members to provide musical elements, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons for the presidential inauguration.
Visit www.inauguralsupport.mdw.army.mil for more information, to access a schedule of events or to submit your application for the 58th Presidential Inauguration parade. Visit https://www.facebook.com/jointtaskforceNCR/ for behind-the-scenes military preparation leading up to the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States of America.
Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC)
Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) provides National Guard support to local civilian authorities. More than 7,500 citizen- Soldiers and –Airmen from about 40 states will provide traffic control, crowd management, and logistical support during the 58th Presidential Inauguration. The National Guard is home to a wide variety of capabilities, which can seamlessly integrate with our interagency partners to enhance inauguration support capabilities.
Visit www.dcng-inauguration.com for more information on National Guard support to civilian authorities during the inauguration period. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DCGuard for behind-the-scenes National Guard preparation leading up to the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States of America.
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| Date Taken: | 12.08.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 12.08.2016 07:57 |
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