[CPEO-MEF] More From the Pentagon

[Aimee Houghton <aimeeh@cpeo.org>]

This was also just sent to me.

NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 420-01
(703)695-0192(media)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2001
(703)697-5737(public/industry)

DOD RELEASES INITIAL, PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF UNACCOUNTED
The Department of Defense announced today initial estimates indicate that
approximately 126 persons remain unaccounted for in the wake of Tuesday's
attack on the Pentagon.

Search and recovery efforts continue. Names of the missing will be released
after next of kin have been notified. While the number is not expected to
change significantly, this is only a preliminary, initial estimate, based on
roster checks and other information.

These numbers do not include any of the passengers aboard American Airlines
Flight #77.
Army:
-- 21 Military
-- 47 Army Civilians
-- 6 Contractors
Navy:
-- 33 Military
-- 9 Navy Civilians
Defense Agencies: 10
Total estimate: 126
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Please note new phone number and address below.
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Aimee R. Houghton
Associate Director, CPEO
1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC  20036
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Email: aimeeh@cpeo.org
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