Story by 1st Lt. Blake Starbuck September 17, 2026 at 12:20PM MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (September 15, 2026) – Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar is leaning into an unconventional, deeply historical, and highly effective tool for mitigating fire risk: goats. The installation is releasing herds of grazing animals in a targeted effort to reduce dry brush and invasive grasses, turning to nature-based solutions to protect military infrastructure and neighboring civilian communities.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574981/mcas-miramar-welcomes-new-firefighters"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2609/9942670/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="MCAS Miramar Welcomes New Firefighters" /></a>
