WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, December 15, the President will travel to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey to deliver remarks expressing his gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our troops and their families.

The arrival and departure of Air Force One are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public. The President’s remarks at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public. The President’s remarks will be streamed live at www.whitehouse.gov/live.

Members of the media who wish to cover the arrival and departure of Air Force One should RSVP by Sunday, December 14 at 9:00 AM via the following link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/media-rsvp-air-force-one-arrival-and-departure-new-jersey-december-15-2014

Members of the media who wish to cover the President’s remarks should RSVP by Sunday, December 14 at 9:00 AM via the following link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/media-rsvp-president-obama-deliver-remarks-joint-base-mcguire-dix-lakehurst-december-15-2014

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR REPORTING

All times below are Eastern Time (ET).

MONDAY, December 15, 2014

Air Force One Arrival and Departure in New Jersey

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Wrightstown Gate (Checkpoint 1)

25105 Wrightstown Road

JB MDL, New Jersey

Media Coverage: The arrival and departure of Air Force One are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public.

Media Pre-set: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 

(All live trucks and members of the media with heavy equipment must arrive at the Wrightstown Gate no later than 8:00 AM to undergo security screening and be escorted to the arrival/departure location. Late arrivals will not have access.)

Live truck parking: Directed on-site.

NOTE: Media will not have access to their equipment from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

General Media Access Time: 12:00 PM. All members of the media that wish to cover the arrival and departure of Air Force One must arrive at the joint base's Wrightstown Gate no later than 12:00 PM to undergo security screening and be escorted to the arrival/departure location. Late arrivals will not have access.

Final Access Time: 12:00 PM

Air Force One Estimated Arrival Time: 2:10 PM

Air Force One Estimate Departure Time: 4:35 PM

Media w wish to cover departure of Air Force One must remain in place on base.  There will be no re-entry time for coverage of Air Force One departure only.

Cable Run (distance from live trucks to media riser): 300 feet

Throw (distance from media riser to Air Force One): 150 feet

Workspace, power and wireless internet are NOT available on site.

NOTE: All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect identification media present at check point for entrance. RSVPs do not guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation email with additional instructions if you are granted a credential to cover the event.

 

Media contact for logistical and planning purposes only: Aimee Gonzalez, 310-699-7789 or Angel Lopez, 609-915-0965.

President Obama Delivers Remarks at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Wrightstown Gate (Checkpoint 1)

25105 Wrightstown Road

JB MDL, New Jersey

Estimated Time of Remarks: 2:45 PM

Media Coverage: This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

Live Truck Parking: Live truck parking will be directed on site

Media Pre-set: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Live trucks MUST park and run cable into the event site during this time. Media outlets with TV equipment or large amounts of heavy gear must also pre-set.

NOTE: Media will not have access to their equipment from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Media Entrance & Check-in: All members of the media that wish to cover President Obama’s remarks must arrive at the Wrightstown Gate no later than 12:00 PM to undergo security screening and be escorted to the event location. Late arrivals will not have access.

Media Access Time: 12:00 PM

Final Media Access: 12:00 PM

Cable Run (distance from live truck to main media riser): 950 feet

Throw (distance from main media riser to stage): 60 feet

Limited workspace and power are available.

NOTE: All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect the identification media presents at checkpoints for entrance. RSVPs do not guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation email with additional instructions if you are granted a credential to cover the event. 

Contact for logistical or planning purposes only: Aimee Gonzalez, 310-699-7789 or Angel Lopez, 609-915-0965.

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