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Scott Air Force Base unit might lost 51 jobs to Virginia

The military says it may move 51 supply jobs at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois to Virginia in a cost-cutting move.

The Air Force Materiel Command is considering whether to move the positions from Scott to the Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. 

A Air Force Materiel Command spokesman says a final decision could take between three and nine months. The affected positions include civilians and active-duty military. 

The 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing would remain at Scott and could receive other staffing in the future.

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