Marine base to reopen Exchange, renovated facilities
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Updated: 12:57 PM Nov 18, 2009
Marine base to reopen Exchange, renovated facilities
Three renovated facilities at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany are scheduled to reopen. Combined renovation costs for the three projects was just under $6.9 million, with the biggest project being the $6.4 million Marine Corps Exchange. - Staff reports
Posted: 11:27 AM Nov 17, 2009
Reporter: Staff reports
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