Senior Lawmaker, Military Brass Highlight 2019 MRE Conference

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan addresses 2018 MRE conference.
Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan addresses 2018 MRE conference.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2019–A senior member of the House Armed Services Committee will join the Army secretary and other U.S. military leaders in addressing the Oct. 25 conference of the Military Reporters & Editors association, or MRE, a leading organization of national-security journalists.

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Speakers include:

  • Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va.
  • Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy
  • Navy Under Secretary Thomas Modly
  • Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Robert Burke

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In addition, conference attendees will engage with the Defense Department’s top public affairs professionals about military-media relations and another panel comprising former public affairs officers on related issues. MRE will also honor the winners of its annual journalism awards competition.

  • Date: Friday, Oct. 25, 2019
  • Location: Navy League of the United States National Headquarters, 2300 Wilson Boulevard #200, Arlington Va.
  • Transportation: Nearest Metro is Courthouse. Parking available for fees in building, on street.
  • Prices: $49 for MRE members, $99 for non-members, $15 for students and no charge for MRE journalism award winners.

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