Today in the Department of Defense, 6/14/2013

You are subscribed to Today in DoD for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Today in the Department of Defense, 6/14/2013 06/13/2013 05:27 PM CDT Today in the Department of Defense, Friday, June 14, 2013   Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will meet with Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya'alon at the Pentagon today at 3 p.m. EDT. Prior to this meeting, Minister Ya'alon and a team of Israeli defense experts will receive an in-flight demonstration on the capabilities of the MV-22 Osprey from the U.S. Marine Corps. Hagel will greet Ya'alon upon landing at the Pentagon helo pad by the Mall entrance at 2:50 p.m. EDT. Ya'alon's arrival at the helo pad and greeting is open press. Hagel and Ya'alon will then drive around to the River Steps and will enter the Pentagon through an honor cordon for their meeting. Journalists and photographers without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the Pentagon River Parking Pedestrian Bridge only. Plan to arrive no later than 2:10 p.m. EDT, for escort to the helo pad; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call 703-697-5131 for escort. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter has no public or media events on his schedule. Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III participate in the Army birthday wreath-laying ceremony at 2:30 p.m. EDT, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Use Pick a Day to go to a different day. Check Other Events for additional listings, including air shows, band concerts, Congressional hearings, reunions and much more. What's New in DefenseLINK More: news, photos, advisories, contracts, transcripts Contacts Additions and corrections for Today in the Department of Defense are invited and should be directed to the press desk by calling +1 (703) 697-5131 or +1 (703) 697-5132. Media Questions News media representatives with questions for the Department of Defense may reach our press desk by calling +1 (703) 697-5131. Public Inquiries All others are invited to contact our public inquiries section by phone or U.S. mail or through the web. See our comment page for details. Duty Officer A public affairs duty officer is available 24 hours a day through +1 (703) 697-5131. In case of a family emergency, please contact your local American Red Cross. Today in DoD | Pick a Day | Other Events | Subscribe |   U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) On the Web: http://www.defense.gov/Today/ Media Contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public Contact: http://www.defense.gov/landing/comment.aspx or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense