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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
Today In DOD
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| Today in the Department of Defense, Monday, August 09, 1999 |
TODAY'S APPOINTMENTS
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WILLIAM S. COHEN
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| 10:00 a.m. |
50th Anniversary Celebration of "Chairmanship" |
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DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOHN J. HAMRE
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| 10:30 a.m. |
50th Anniversary Celebration of "Chairmanship" |
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MEDIA EVENTS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS RELEASES FOR AUGUST 6, 1999
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BT |
GENERAL SHELTON HONORS FORMER CHAIRMEN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF |
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MFC |
Secretary Cohen Nominate Rear Adm. Dyer
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PA |
Pool Coverage of Tank Session |
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CONGRESSIONAL |
| Committees |
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The House and Senate are scheduled to Adjourn for the District Work Period August 7 to September 7 |
0930
216 Russell |
Senate Armed Services Committee OPEN Confirmation hearing to reappoint Gen. Shelton as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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334 Cannon |
House Veterans Affairs Committee, Benefits Subcommittee OPEN Witnesses: TBD hearing on veterans employment and civilian credentialing requirements for military job skills. This hearing was originally scheduled for July 28, 1999. |
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DUTY OFFICER FOR AUG. 9, 1999 - Lt Col Sivigny
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