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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2008
Media Contact: Tina K Freeberg
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Fort Benning Post Office to be Closed on Saturday, July 5th

Nearby offices available to assist customers on that date

WHO:
Columbus Postmaster - Jerry Schafer

WHEN:
Saturday, July 5, 2008

WHERE:
Fort Benning Station
110 Vibbert Ave
Ft. Benning, GA 31905-9998

WHAT:
The Fort Benning Station in Columbus, GA will be closed Saturday, July 5, 2008 for retail operations. Applicable signage will be posted at this office today directing customers to alternate locations in the immediate area. This station will reopen for business with regular hours on Monday, July 7, 2008.

As a reminder, all post offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

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