David S. Chu, the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness will brief at 11:15 a.m. EDT, on Oct. 10 in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an end of fiscal year update on recruiting and retention in the military services.

Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking 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.