Defense Base Closure and
Realignment Commission

TIME:
Doors open to the public for Morning Session at 7:00 AM for 8:00 AM Start, DAILY. Sessions expected to run past 10PM.

MEDIA PRE-SET 6:00AM for all TV running cables for Live Broadcasts ANYTIME during each day. If you are covering a Vote live and it happens at 6PM, you still need to have your cables down by 6:00AM.

Media Availability – The BRAC Commission will hold a media availability, inside the ballroom at 5 PM every day during the deliberation session.

Logistical information for media:
-SAT truck parking on South Clark Street, immediately in front of the hotel
-65 foot camera throw
-TV Quality light and sound / Mult Box.
-600 foot cable run

Telephone service requests for the Hyatt Regency - please print and fill out this form and submit directly to the Hyatt

No press workroom – IMPORTANT to reserve hotel room ASAP. Block held for BRAC press at the HYATT Regency; mention Commission if making reservations. SOLD OUT for Wednesday night. Votes will run late each night. Internet is not provided at the HYATT but there are Wireless Hot Spots in the Hotel. There is Internet in the hotel rooms but not the meeting rooms. Crystal City Marriott Courtyard is directly next door and Hilton Crystal City is 2 blocks away, but all Crystal City hotels are selling out quickly.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

OR

Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

Accomodations:
The BRAC Commission has reserved a block of rooms for press at the Hyatt Regency
Tel: 703-418-1234
NOTE: Rooms for Wednesday night are SOLD OUT

Further Hotel Options:
Crystal City Marriott Courtyard
1999 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia 22202
Tel: 703-413-5500

Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Tel: 703-418-6800

TIME:
Doors open to the public for Morning Session at 7:30 AM for 8:30AM Start / Afternoon at 12:30 PM for 1:30PM Start

ONLY ACCESS to Dirksen Senate BLDG will be the entrance at 1st St. and C St. NE

MEDIA PRE-SET 6:30AM for all TV running cables for Live Broadcasts

Will be pooled

Media Availability – The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 5 minutes after the conclusion of the afternoon hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

OR

Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors open to the public for Morning Session at 7:30 AM for 8:30AM Start / Afternoon at 12:30 PM for 1:30PM Start

ONLY ACCESS to Dirksen Senate BLDG will be the entrance at 1st St. and C St. NE

MEDIA PRE-SET 6:30AM for all TV running cables for Live Broadcasts

Will be pooled

Media Availability – The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 5 minutes after the conclusion of the afternoon hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

OR

Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 8:00AM
Hearing Coverage- Senate Hart Hearing Room 216
9:30AM / MEDIA PRE-SET 7:00AM

Media Availability – The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 5 minutes after the conclusion of the afternoon hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

OR

Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 8:00AM
Hearing Coverage- Senate Hart Hearing Room 216
9:30AM / MEDIA PRE-SET 7:00AM

Media Availability – The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 5 minutes after the conclusion of the afternoon hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

OR

Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Senate Hart Hearing Room 216
8:30AM / MEDIA PRE-SET 6:30AM

Media Availability – As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 12:00PM
Hearing Coverage- Steinback Forum, Monterey Conference Center
1:00PM / PRE-SET 10:30AM No later than 12:00PM

Media Availability – Ferrante Room, Monterey Conference Center
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on Pacific Street
-300 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Internet will be available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 12:00PM
Hearing Coverage- Senate Hart Hearing Room 216
1:00PM-2:00PM / MEDIA PRE-SET 11:30AM

Media Availability – The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

For all media inquiries, please contact Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
8:30AM / MEDIA PRE-SET 6:00AM

Media Availability – Lobby of Mahalia Jackson Theater
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media avail. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available in VIP parking lot of Cultural Center
-650 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Internet will be available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

Previous registrations for credentials for the New Orleans Regional Hearing will hold for the updated hearing date.

Contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 12:00PM
Hearing Coverage- Senate Dirksen Hearing Room 106
1:00PM / PRE-SET 11:00AM

Media Availability – Senate Dirksen Hearing Room 106
The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

Contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:00AM
Hearing Coverage- Senate Dirksen Hearing Room 106
8:30AM / PRE-SET 7:00AM

Media Availability – Senate Dirksen Hearing Room 106
The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
Credentialed media please contact appropriate media gallery for coverage information.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

Contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 12:30PM
Hearing Coverage- Westchester High School Auditorium
1:00PM / PRE-SET 11:30AM No later than 12:30PM

Media Availability – Designated press room across from auditorium
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media avail. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available in High School Parking Lot
-300 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Internet will be available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

Contact Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Ballroom C, San Antonio Convention Center
8:30AM/ PRE-SET 6:00AM No later than 7:30AM

Media Availability – Room 217, San Antonio Convention Center
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media avail. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on Bowie Street on west side of Convention Center
-500 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Internet will be available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Kraushaar Auditorium
8:30AM / MEDIA AND SATELLITE PRE-SET 5:30AM, No later than 7:15AM

Media Availability – Merrick Lecture Hall
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available at Dorsey Center Circle Parking Lot (a sculpture sits on the grassy area in the center of the circle).
-650 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Free, high speed internet available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary, BRAC Commission Deputy Director of Communications,
703-901-7835 robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

OR

Stacey Carter-Lane, Director of Media at Goucher College,
410-337-6316 slane@goucher.edu

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
1:30PM-3:30PM

Media Availability – Foyer behind Ballroom of Sheraton National Hotel
The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing at the Sheraton Hotel.

Logistical information for media:
-Live pool feed event
-Satellite truck parking available
-650 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
8:30AM-12:30PM
Media Preset 7:00AM, NO LATER THAN 7:50AM

Media Availability – Foyer behind Ballroom of Sheraton National Hotel
The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the Capitol Area Regional Hearing for Virginia, which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel. Please see Virginia hearing details below.

Logistical information for media:
-Live pool feed event
-Satellite truck parking available
-650 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact James Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, for inquiries: 703-901-7793 james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:00AM
Hearing Coverage- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Ballroom
8:30AM / MEDIA AND SATELLITE TRUCK PRE-SET 5:00AM No later than 6:45AM

Media Availability – Rooms 205 A and 205 B of Convention Center (Room 205C will be a media work room)
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on lower ring road of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (print reporters and still photographers will need to park off-site).
-1000 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Free internet available in media work room

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary, 703-901-7835, robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil
Deputy Director of Communications

OR

Laura Nicoll 617-725-4025

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact, no later than 12:00PM on Tuesday, July 5th for credentials. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME: 1:30PM
Hearing Coverage 1:30PM-3:30PM- Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
MEDIA PRESET AND SATELLITE TRUCK SETUP MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE ATLANTA REGIONAL HEARING (NO LATER THAN 7AM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 30)
All other media should arrive one hour prior to start of Air National Guard hearing.

Media Availability – Conference Room D of Convention Center
The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on Spring Street
-500 ft. Cable run to press risers
-50 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-High speed, wireless internet available upon request. Please contact Allan Fine, Director of Information Technology at Georgia Tech Hotel, allan.fine@gatechhotel.com, to request a pass code for internet setup.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary, 703-901-7835, robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil
Deputy Director of Communications

OR

Fred Bryant fred.bryant@opb.state.ga.us

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
8:30AM-12:30PM / MEDIA AND SATELLITE TRUCK PRE-SET 6:00AM, No later than 7:00AM.

Media Availability – Conference Room D of Convention Center
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on Spring Street
-500 ft. Cable run to press risers
-50 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-High speed, wireless internet available upon request. Please contact Allan Fine, Director of Information Technology at Georgia Tech Hotel, allan.fine@gatechhotel.com, to request a pass code for internet setup.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary, 703-901-7835, robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil
Deputy Director of Communications

OR

Fred Bryant fred.bryant@opb.state.ga.us

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 11:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Harris Conference Center
1PM-5:30PM / MEDIA PRE-SET 8:00AM, No later than 10:30AM

Media Availability – Ash Room, Harris Conference Center
The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on along Circular Drive
-Press parking available off CPCC West Campus Drive
-620 ft. Cable run to press risers
-60 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting (Supplemental lighting provided)
-Free Internet will be available: Please contact Patrick Dugan, patrick.dugan@cpcc.edu, by 3:00PM Friday, June 24 to set up

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary, 703-901-7835, robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil
Deputy Director of Communications

OR

Richard McDevitt, 704-330-6155, richard.mcdevitt@cpcc.edu

Credentials may be requested via this website up until 24 hours prior to an event. After that, email the hearing contact. Please provide name and affiliation in your request.

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 11:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Center for the Arts Mainstage Auditorium
1:00PM-5:30PM / Media PRE-SET 10:00AM, No later than 11:15AM

Media Availability – Black Box Theater of the Center for the Arts
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media avail. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available in rear of the Center for the Arts Auditorium
-200 ft. Cable run to press risers
-400 ft. Cable throw to media availability location
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Free, wireless internet available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: James Schaefer, 703-901-7793, james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil
Director of Communications

Email James Schaefer at james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil with your name and affiliation for credentialing requests.

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:00AM (Doors close at 8:15am)
Hearing Coverage- Marshall Junior High School
8:30AM – 11:00AM / SATTELITE TRUCK AND
EQUIPMENT PRE-SET 5:30AM (NO later than 7:00AM)
Location will be well marked.
Please call Robert Thomas, Assistant News Director at KOB505 News, 505.764.2453 to let him know you will be using his live pool during the hearing.

Thursday, June 23 at 3:00PM, there will be a media briefing with Jim Schaefer, BRAC Commission Director of Communications, located at 1620 Main St. During this meeting, media will be able to pick up credentials for Friday's hearing. Upon arrival, please follow signs to the correct room.

Media Availability – Cafeteria of Marshall Junior High School
As each State completes its presentation it will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on Main Street
-450 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Free, wireless internet available

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: James Schaefer, james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil
Director of Communications

Please provide name and affiliation in request

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:00AM
Hearing Coverage- Chester Fritz Auditorium, University of North Dakota
8:30AM – 11:30AM / PRE-SET 6:00AM

Media Availability – Lower Level Rehearsal Room of the Chester Fritz Auditorium
As each State completes its presentation, it will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media availability will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on west side of building
-1000 ft. Cable run to press risers
-90 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Wireless internet available for $35

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary, robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil
Deputy Director of Communications

Please provide name and affiliation in request

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 11:30AM
Hearing Coverage- Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena
1:00PM-4:00PM / PRE-SET 10:00AM

Media Availability – Lacroix B Room of Civic Center
As each State completes its presentation it will hold a media availability. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available at North end of Civic Center Arena
-400 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Internet will be available. $150 per line for high speed connection, $85 per line for dial up connection. Please contact Tom Barber at 605-394-4115 by 5pm Friday, June 17 to schedule internet setup.

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: James Schaefer, james.schaefer@wso.whs.mil
Director of Communications

TIME:
Doors Open to Public at 7:15AM
Hearing Coverage - Multipurpose Room - Busch Student Center
8:30AM - 6:00PM / PRE-SET 5:30AM No later than 6:30AM

Media Availability - Room 251 - Busch Student Center
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media avail. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available on Laclade Blvd.
-650 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting
-Internet will be available / Need your own Ethernet cables

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: Robert McCreary: 703-901-7835
Email: Robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

Or

Rachel Doyle, media relations for Saint Louis University 314-977-2538
Email: doylerl@slu.edu

Times:
Doors Open to Public at 7:15AM
Hearing Coverage - 1st Floor Auditorium
8:30AM - 12:00PM / PRE-SET 6:00AM

Media Availability - Center Courtyard of Federal Complex
As each State completes their presentation they will hold a media avail. The BRAC Commission's media avail will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available
-600 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-TV quality sound and lighting

Credentialing and Media Inquiries:
Contact: James Schaefer – 703-901-7793
Email: James.schaefer@wso.whs.mil

Contacts:
Robert McCreary, BRAC Deputy Director of Communications
703 - 699 - 2964
Robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil

Or

Courtney Schikora Boone, Office of Senator Ted Stevens
(202) 841-7211
Courtney_Boone@stevens.senate.gov

Times:
Hearing Coverage - Main Arena
1:00PM - 3:30PM Arrive no later than 12:00PM

Media Availability - Media Briefing Room
We will begin promptly 15 minutes after the end of the hearing.

Logistical information for media:
-Satellite truck parking available
-110 Watt power available for trucks w/ 220 ft power cord
-400 ft. Cable run to press risers
-65 ft. Max camera throw
-Analog internet connection available $150
-TV quality sound and lighting

Credentialing:
Please contact Courtney_Boone@stevens.senate.gov or Robert.mccreary@wso.whs.mil