Obama Top Military Adviser to Discuss Afghanistan War, 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' and Defense Budget Cuts at Government Executive Briefing

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Obama Administration military adviser Admiral Mike Mullen will address federal managers next month in Washington, D.C., discussing the Iraq and Afghanistan wars; developments in China, Pakistan and Iran; news on the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy; and the plan to streamline defense budgets. The December 8 event, announced today by Government Executive Media Group, is free and currently open to government employees for online registration.

Mullen, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, is responsible for ensuring that U.S. armed forces are fighting wars as effectively as possible, and for safeguarding the long-term health of the U.S. military.

The event, Military Leadership: Joint Chiefs of Staff, takes place at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. December 8. Timothy B. Clark, Government Executive Editor-At-Large, will moderate.

Government employees are encouraged to register here.

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