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will not have much effect in Rappahannock County.

A civilian worker who lives in the county said he believes there are probably fewer than six Rappahannock residents who work at the base.

A number of retired military people also use the commissary and post exchange, but most say they use it less than they used to.

Several retired officers said when they first moved to the county they shopped regularly for groceries at the commissary. They say they are more likely now to shop at area supermarkets, but added that use of the commissary might be more important for enlisted men.

Retired Army Col. Ellis Bingham of Amissville, however, said he and his wife still do most of their grocery shopping at the commissary, shopping about twice a month.

He said closing the base would be “devastating.” He added that the convenience of Vint Hill was one

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