Pentagon Access:

• The primary entrance for the 2026 BYCTWD event is the Corridor 2 Pedestrian Entrance, which will be operational on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Corridor 2 – Only approved entrance for BYCTWD sponsors and their guests from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Corridor 3 – Will remain open for Pentagon employees and event staff ONLY.
  • After 11:00 a.m., the only approved entrance for BYCTWD sponsors and their guests is the Visitor Control Center (VCC).
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• All visitors 18+ MUST be registered in the PFPA Visitor Sponsor Portal at least 24 hours prior to the event and will be required to present a valid government ID in-person for entry.  Those not in compliance will be denied entry:
  • Visit the Visitor Sponsor Website at https://visitorsponsor.pfpa.mil/invite
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• Sponsor Guidelines:
  • • Sponsors must have active building access to the Pentagon.
    • The event is open to personnel stationed on the Pentagon Reservation, to include the Pentagon, Mark Center, Taylor-Polk Building, Suffolk Building, Crystal City, and Raven Rock.
    • Sponsors may escort up to 4 pre-registered attendees. To request an exception to the current guest/escort limit, please contact Capt. Sobecke (PFPA) at pfpa.pentagon.hqs.mbx.bring-your-child-to-work-day@mail.mil or call 703-614-6817. 
    • Any visitor 18+ without an approved visit and a valid government ID will be denied entry.
    • Sponsors must remain with their visitors at all times.

• Monday, April 13, 2026 to Friday, April 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 20, 2026 to Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Event Badge Policy:  In accordance with Department of War policy and to maintain Operations Security (OPSEC), all attendees must remove their identification badges prior to entering all BYCTWD event spaces.  This is a required measure to protect personnel and prevent the unauthorized collection of information.