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Marine Corps Air Station Uses Goats in Wildfire Mitigation

Operation Goat Rope Marine Corps Sgt. Alejandro Garcia Jr. directs goats to a grazing area during Operation Goat Rope at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., Sept. The installation partnered with a local prescribed grazing company to bring over 400 goats to graze on vegetation and help reduce wildfire risk. Share: × Share Copy Link Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Download: Full Size ( 1.25 MB ) Credit: Marine Corps Cpl. Seferino Gamez VIRIN: 260915-M-NS030-9361 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, is leaning into an unconventional, deeply historical and highly effective tool for mitigating fire risk: goats.

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Scoop News DeskMiramar, California · Published Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM UTCUpdated Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:26 AM UTC

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