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No. 011-07 February 01, 2007
Increasing the Size of the Marine Corps Backgrounder

The U.S. Marine Corps will hold a background briefing for reporters on the proposed increase in the end strength of the Marine Corps on Friday, Feb. 2, at 12 p.m. EST in the Pentagon briefing studio, room 2E781.

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) 614-4309 for escort into the building.

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