Dish Network Satellite TV Offers Pentagon Channel

EchoStar Communications and its Dish Network are now offering The Pentagon Channel.

Launched in May 2004, the network will provide information about the Defense Department and military 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Programming includes "Around the Services," an insider's view about what is happening in each branch of the military; "Studio Five," featuring conversations with leaders in the Defense Department; and "Focus on the Force," which will highlight current military missions.

The channel will be provided for free, but may be on a second-dish tier in some areas.