Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Zilmer, commanding general, Multinational Force-West and I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), will brief live from Iraq at 9 a.m. EST, Jan. 29, in the DoD Briefing Studio, Pentagon 2E579, to provide an update of ongoing operations in western Iraq.

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.