Media Advisory

Coast Guard Acquisition Media Round Table Dec. 30, 2008

WASHINGTON-Members of the press are invited to join the senior leadership of the Coast Guard's Acquisition Directorate in a media roundtable at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in Room 11-1129 of the Jemal Riverside Building, 1900 Half St SW, Washington, D.C. 20590.

Assistant Commandant for Acquisition Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore and others will provide an update on the Coast Guard's acquisition programs, including an overview of the recent contract award for the Nationwide Automatic Identification System project and recent developments in the National Security Cutter project.

Credentialed members of the press wishing to attend the roundtable, please RSVP to Richard Kanehl (see contact information above) and arrange escort upon arrival at the Jemal Building.

Reporters also may participate via conference call. The toll-free number is: 866.702.3053; enter code 8028967# when prompted.

Metered parking is available within the vicinity of the Jemal Riverside Building.

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