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Pentagon Channel - Watch the Pentagon Channel Streaming 24 hours a day
Pentagon Channel ^ | May 18, 2005 | Pentagon Channel

Posted on 05/18/2005 2:21:13 PM PDT by Former Military Chick

About the Pentagon Channel

The Pentagon Channel broadcasts military news and information for the 2.6 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces through programming including:

*Department of Defense news briefings

*Military news

*Interviews with top Defense officials

*Short stories about the work of our military

In addition to enhancing Department of Defense communications with the 1.4 million active duty service, the Pentagon Channel will provide the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve and the 650,000 civilian employees of the Department of Defense more timely access to military information and news.

The Pentagon Channel television service is distributed 24/7 and is available to all stateside cable and satellite providers; via American Forces Radio and Television Service, overseas; and via webcast worldwide right here at pentagonchannel.mil.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: dod; military; pentagonchannel
I am glad to see that they added the streaming portion to the site, this will allow more than just TV viewers to enjoy this website.
1 posted on 05/18/2005 2:21:13 PM PDT by Former Military Chick
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To: Former Military Chick

Hmmm.. Neat. Is this something like the Military Channel on digital cable?


2 posted on 05/18/2005 2:27:53 PM PDT by BigTex5
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The Pentagon Channel television service is distributed 24/7 and is available to all stateside cable and satellite providers; via American Forces Radio and Television Service, overseas; and via webcast worldwide right here at pentagonchannel.mil.
3 posted on 05/18/2005 2:28:06 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Calpernia

If it's on Direct TV what channel is it on?


4 posted on 05/18/2005 2:29:35 PM PDT by MCRD
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To: MCRD

This blurb mentioned Direct TV. Does this help?

DoD Launches Pentagon Channel



The Department of Defense has established an informational TV channel to all military installations in the United States via domestic satellite, and overseas through the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Pentagon Channel provides news and information programming from the Pentagon, the Military Services, and operational areas worldwide. More information is available at http://pentagonchannel.mil or by calling
(703) 428-1200.

TV coverage may be available in your community. You need to contact your local cable and satellite providers. It is free to cable and satellite providers. To find out your provider, log onto http://pentagonchannel.mil, enter your zip code and the telephone number of your cable or Direct TV company will be provided. You may need to supply your provider with the coordinates and frequency information listed in the Cable and Satellite Providers section on the website.




You can access Army One Source 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It’s a resource for Soldiers and families for information and referral.



Online at www.armyonesource.com (user id: army; password: onesource)



or by telephone at:



United States toll-free: 800-464-8107



International toll-free: 800-464-81077 / International collect: 484-530-5884

(Use appropriate access codes when placing international calls dialing all digits)



TTY/TDD: 800-346-9188 In Spanish: 800-375-5971


5 posted on 05/18/2005 2:36:39 PM PDT by Calpernia (Breederville.com)
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To: Former Military Chick; All

I rather see this channel that Pro Arab World link channel that on my Dish network
I hope Dish pick it up


6 posted on 05/18/2005 2:37:00 PM PDT by SevenofNine (Not everybody in, it for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: MCRD

Its' on channel 287 on Direct TV here in NH.


7 posted on 05/18/2005 2:42:11 PM PDT by Strutt9
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