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.
Hmmm.. Neat. Is this something like the Military Channel on digital cable?
If it's on Direct TV what channel is it on?
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.
I rather see this channel that Pro Arab World link channel that on my Dish network
I hope Dish pick it up
Its' on channel 287 on Direct TV here in NH.
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