Reactions Vary to Fort's Closure ; Job Losses Rued in Tidewater
The Washington Times › August 25, 2005
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A federal panel charged with realigning the nation's military bases voted yesterday to close historic Fort Monroe, prompting mixed reactions here from residents and business owners who either lament the loss of jobs or covet the development opportunities.
The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) voted unanimously to close Fort Monroe, which dates to the early 1800s and serves as the headquarters for the Army's Training and Doctrine Command.See the full content of this document
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Reactions Vary to Fort's Closure ; Job Losses Rued in Tidewater
The base, located on a peninsula stretching into the Chesapeake Bay, employs 4,175 persons, including more than 2,700 civilians. It has an annual payroll of more than $182 million.
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