OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 27, 2012) - Media are invited to attend the following two events with the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta.

What: Honor cordon welcoming Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence to the Pentagon.

When: Friday, September 28, 2012 at 9 a.m., EDT.

Where: Steps of the Pentagon River Entrance, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

What: Joint media availability with the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta.

When: Friday, September 28, 2012 at 9:55 a.m., EDT.

Where: Pentagon Press Briefing Room, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Notes to editor / news director: Journalists without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the Pentagon River Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Please call (703) 697-5131 for escort.