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Retired Marine Kevin Fallon discusses programs available at Patrol Base Abbate. (Tracy Scott/Valley Press)
July 1, 2024
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July 3, 2024 midnight
Veterans retreat expands near Thompson Falls
On a peaceful mountain retreat in Thompson Falls, close to 100 people gathered recently to celebrate the acquisition of a new 60-acre facility for a veterans group called, Patrol Base Abbate Return to Base.