Editorial: Environmental warriors

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Editorial: Environmental warriors

Uncommon valor was a common virtue.

When it comes to Marines protecting the environment, Adm. Chester W. Nimitz’s comment on the U.S. troops fighting on Iwo Jima still rings true.

From California to the Carolinas, Marine bases are among the cleanest, most environmentally conscious properties on the planet. A long-running joke claims that San Diego and Los Angeles would have long ago merged into one huge parking lot were it not for the Marines of Camp Pendleton holding their ground.

In conjunction with Earth Day, Camp Pendleton officials held a grand opening ceremony for the new base recycling center, expected to bring millions of dollars back to the Corps while also making the world a better place.

Considering the Marine Corps’ commitment to world stewardship, a recent photo illustration on Time magazine’s cover could be viewed as a badge of honor to its efforts.


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