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Aleutian Defense Bases to Be Abandoned By Plan
The joint chiefs of staff approve abandoning most U S military installations in the Aleutian Islands off Alaska save one exception. Risks include public and bureaucratic uproar and likely controversy. The Shimya base, notable for flat landing planes and use by Northwest Airlines, is among the key sites affected.
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