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Armed Forces Brewing Company ceasing Norfolk operations

Both the taproom and brewing facility have closed, and the company plans to relocate to "a more pro-small business social and economic climate," according to CEO Alan Beal.

The sun shines over Armed Forces Brewing Company located at 211 W 24th Street in Norfolk on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

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The mass firing of federal employees since Trump took office in January is pushing out veterans who make up 30% of the nation's federal workforce.

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President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. would temporarily reverse the sweeping tariffs it imposed just days ago on most Mexican products.

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