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A sign advising the use of recycled water for irrigation adorns the 13 Area soccer fields aboard Camp Pendleton. According to the San Diego Water Department Web site, the high levels of nutrients in recycled water, such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium help fertilize plants when used for irrigation purposes. Irrigating with recycled water is most beneficial during daylight hours due to the sunlight’s ability to stimulate nutrient absorption in plants. - A sign advising the use of recycled water for irrigation adorns the 13 Area soccer fields aboard Camp Pendleton. According to the San Diego Water Department Web site, the high levels of nutrients in recycled water, such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium help fertilize plants when used for irrigation purposes. Irrigating with recycled water is most beneficial during daylight hours due to the sunlight’s ability to stimulate nutrient absorption in plants.

Major Gen. Michael R. Lehnert, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations West, stands alongside his new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jeffery H. Dixon, as he hands his former advisor, Sgt. Maj. Barbara J. Titus a flag flown above the national capitol building for her retirement. - Major Gen. Michael R. Lehnert, commanding officer, Marine Corps Installations West, stands alongside his new sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Jeffery H. Dixon, as he hands his former advisor, Sgt. Maj. Barbara J. Titus a flag flown above the national capitol building for her retirement.

Hans J. Niederberger, firefighter, Fire Station 7, Fire and Emergency Services,practices nozzle techniques to ensure fire safety in the event of a fire. Using the wrong nozzle technique can extinguish too much of a fire, increasing steam drastically. Extreme exposure to steam can injure and possibly kill victims in addition to subjecting them massive flames and smoke inhalation. - Hans J. Niederberger, firefighter, Fire Station 7, Fire and Emergency Services,practices nozzle techniques to ensure fire safety in the event of a fire. Using the wrong nozzle technique can extinguish too much of a fire, increasing steam drastically. Extreme exposure to steam can injure and possibly kill victims in addition to subjecting them massive flames and smoke inhalation.

A new vehicle from General Tactical Vehicles, was introduced at the 2009 Marine West Exposition Feb. 4 through 5 on Camp Pendleton. The vehicle features a new hybrid-composite hull structire which makes it a low-profile and blast resistant. The vehicle is scheduled to make its debut in the operating forces this spring. - A new vehicle from General Tactical Vehicles, was introduced at the 2009 Marine West Exposition Feb. 4 through 5 on Camp Pendleton. The vehicle features a new hybrid-composite hull structire which makes it a low-profile and blast resistant. The vehicle is scheduled to make its debut in the operating forces this spring.

Carboard bails fill Pendleton's $3.5 million dollar recycling center which produces one third of the Corps' recycling profits. The money, after paying for operating costs, is then used to pay for further environmental protection efforts or moral boosting events. - Carboard bails fill Pendleton's $3.5 million dollar recycling center which produces one third of the Corps' recycling profits. The money, after paying for operating costs, is then used to pay for further environmental protection efforts or moral boosting events.