A Million Bucks for Mountain Home:

May 7, 2007

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The prized for being recognized as the Air Force’s best installation is a one million dollar present to further improve the base. The 2007 winner, named last month, is Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Mountain Home officials received a mock check during a ceremony May 3 at the Pentagon.

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