New Orleans' oldest Navy base formally closing ‎ | Deseret News

New Orleans' oldest Navy base is formally closing, ending a 110-year presence in the city. Friday's ceremony is at the new national headquarters for Marine Forces Reserve, next to the public-private partnership called Federal City — formerly Naval Support Activity New Orleans. About 1,100 Marines and 275 civilians are at work there, and contracts are being negotiated for stores in a public area to open Sept. 15...

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