Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld will host the Pentagon Sept. 11 Memorial Observance for family members of those who perished in the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon. The Memorial Observance will be open for interested media to cover.

Press should arrive and check-in at 8:15 a.m. EDT at Memorial Gate accessible through the South Parking Lot. Check-in no later than 8:45 a.m. Present valid press credentials and a photo ID at Memorial Gate.

Please fax credential requests including name and title on company letterhead to (202) 586-9987 no later than 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006.

Satellite truck parking will be in the Mall Terrace North Parking Lot accessible through the Mall Terrace Gate off Highway 110 Southbound. All cameras and cables must preset no later than 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11.

For logistical questions, contact Lt. Col. Brian Maka at (703) 697-5131.