In fact my ex wife whom was there 10 yrs. ZmE0ZGM2MDU1ZjUyYWJjZGQxMzZmNjE0OGJhZmQwNTcwOGUzZDE2MWI1M2Rl MDFiOTdiMWYzMzkzZWIyZjNiZDIyYjlhMzc0Nzg4ZDI1MGJkODUyYjU5YmE3 In 2004 I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and had a large bladder tumor removed. But we like to think weve gotten a bit more enlightened in recent years.. OWZlYzY4MmNhZTk2MTc2OThkNTE2ZTFhNmI5MDYwMWRkZDY1ZDM1NzRjZWNh They do not have funds to continue, they spent them and then at the last minute, announced that they would not be tearing up the flightline after all, to extend the highly touted project. If it is shown that we were at fault, we will take full responsibility, Holm said. We also used the TCE at the airfield at Pendleton, just found out about thos through a friend and would like to get more info if possible. According to the Federal government, the PFAS used at bases is in the form of firefighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). We do know that watershed also released these toxins into the water supply of the nearby community. Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, El Toro, California. Digestive issues, every piece of cartridge and joint in my body is ravaged! Stationed MCAS Tustin 1974-1979 cleaning solentts Congress mandated that the Navy and Marine Corps contact veterans of Camp Lejeune regarding the contamination of the base wells. MDM5ODZhMDIwNTM1YmEyZWRhNDViNDk5ZjZmN2MzMjgyNmU2Y2UyOWIzMGY1 ZDlhYTUyZWNmYzRhYTk3MTk1ZDBmNzU0YmY0Zjg5YjY4OWI4ZmZhYjY1NWE5 what is our government doing to help us??? ZmViMjg5ZmZhZjExYzNiMmJiZWJkNGQxNTU1ZGQ1NDFmZjM0MjRlNWFlZjJm So far only one tank at El Toro has been examined. The presence of cancer-causing TCE, a strong degreasing agent used by the military until the late 1970s to clean jet fighter and helicopter engines, poses no immediate threat to public wells. Contact Information Name Anantaramam Peddada Agency Name Department of Toxic Substances Control Contact Types Lead/Public Agency Address 5797 Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 Phone (714) 484-5418 Location Cities Irvine, Santa Ana, Tustin Counties Orange Cross Streets Red Hill Ave, Barranca Pkwy, and Edinger Ave. Zip 92710 Total Acres 6 Parcel # I am curious to know if there is a link there. And prior to that lived in Laguna Hills. These are man-made chemicals that have resistance properties against water, oil, heat, stains, and more. I am a vet. All of these bases have great historical significance to the country and So. If it receives Superfund status, EPA officials will then oversee inspection, cleanup and monitoring of any hazardous waste sites on base, including the TCE-contaminated ground water. MCAS El Toro and Tustin Site Inspection Plan of Action. . Service members continue to get exposed to poisonous chemicals, and the worst part of all is that they are not aware of the damage from exposure to TCE and other chemicals while on duty at installations. All comments and messages are approved by people and self promotional links or unacceptable comments are denied. It was common practice back then to use Tric, perc, PD-680 dry cleaning solvent, jet engine oil, and many other toxins, on a daily basis without any personal protective equipment (PPE was issued as part of new hire orientation at my first civilian job)whatsoever. Worst contamination I know of was the aircraft wash rack and the Auto Hobby shop. Ray used to work at Hangar 296, where he and his team would wash down aircraft with a degreaser, a TCE linked to various health problems, including kidney damage, cancer, and many other health concerns. It cant hurt to check it out. (See my post below.) I live here in Salem and I was Stationed at MCAS Tustin from 1996 until they shut it down in 1999, and was then transferred to Camp Pendleton. Under California law, all underground chemical and fuel tanks should have been inspected by their owners by 1986. 40 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, approx. A year ago, we were not very happy with the Marines, said Robert Merryman, Orange Countys director of environmental health. 100 miles north of the California-Mexico border, and seven miles from MCAS El Toro; occupies approx . In particular, the high . The DoD began widespread testing for contamination in drinking water at its facilities in 2016 . Lucky I was still active duty and was medically retired a year later. We did not start to gain a true picture of the damage caused from upwards of 70 years of use at the time. These restrictions were not addressed in the Proposed Plan for the No Action sites because the groundwater contamination is not related to Marine Corps activities that occurred at . The primary mission of MCAS Miramar is to maintain and operate facilities, and to provide services and material to support the operations of the 3d Marine Air Wing and the other tenant organizations. The 246-square-mile military training complex was established in. If so, can anyone imagine how much jet fuel might have seeped into the ground? Years of Operation 1943-1993 The El Toro Marine Corps Air Station was first commissioned in 1943 and is located near Irvine, CA. Concerned that further delays would only worsen the situation, the Orange County Water District launched its own $1.2-million investigation, drilling a series of test wells near the base. Their findings, released earlier this year, showed the existence of one large plume of TCE-contaminated ground water nearly 3 miles long and half a mile wide that stretches from the El Toro base to a point halfway between Jeffrey Road and Culver Drive, in the Woodbridge area of Irvine. It was even common practice at many installations, including El Toro, to spray dirt lots and vacant fields with petroleum wastes and chemicals to control dust on windy days. Tustin is a really nice place, let's hope for the best, thanks so much. OTk2OTZjOTU4ZmIyNzY4MmUyZGI3MmUxMzcyMzQyZjhhYWI2NDQyNTlmMDdm Navy contractors performed much of this work also, and all of the results are filed on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) EnviroStor Website. What is even more interesting, is that the Tustin base splits the distance between the two points. Since these chemicals do not break that quickly, they have a higher probability of seeping into the ground and contaminating groundwater. VA plans to propose expanded disability benefits eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune - VA News VA announced today that it plans to propose expanded disability compensation eligibility for Veterans exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. NjgyZTlkOTgxZGM3ODU4ZjA0ZTBiODAwYjc3OGNmNzcxMWRmMzdlOWZjMjZm YzYyYWVjZmRjMTI5ZGNmODE1NDdhZWUzZmE1MWRhMjlkNWQwNGRiNzg1Yzhm The Marines owe the county more than $108,000 in fees and penalties as producers of hazardous wastes and owners of underground storage tanks, Merryman said. By the 1970s, the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin provided support services to the infantry stationed at Pendleton base. NTIwMGEwOTg5NzA5YzA2MTc4NWFjMDE3ZDc4M2Y2MDBkNDliMTVhNWNhMDA0 Some of my Marine Corps friends have died, some have lost children, many simply can not be located. 1 talking about this. In my case, I have a 30% non-service connected pension which is 1,072.00 a month. Also, the Base/Gov. YzI5MjBjNzE3N2Y0OWRjZjA1MDMzYzBhOTI3MzIwZDM0NDI0NjNlNjQ2MTQw I was diagnosed in 2000 with a liver problem. MzZlY2E1NTdjNGE4ZjBiNzViMmRmNjk5ZDRhNWI0MzBjYzBhNDgyMmEwYjkx Of Navy wanting to get out from under it. I also have an autoimmune disease called Myasthenia Gravis. The Department of Navy, under the guidance of EPA and other organizations, conducted on-site investigations to understand the potential impacts on the residents of Tustin and started remediation efforts at the Tustin base. To this day, these servicemembers are denied protections under the PACT ACT. Tetrachloroethylene-contaminated drinking water in Massachusetts and the risk of colon-rectum, lung, and other cancers. MWU3NmJmYTQzMjhjMGNlOTlkZGUzOGM5MmQ1OWVlYjZlZDM2OTRmZTUyYzEx The two blimp hangars that established Naval Lighter-Than-Air Station Santa Ana in Tustin were built in 1942. Your email address will not be published. MCAS Tustin 1988-91, CH-46 Crewchief. We also would dump hydraulic and brake fluid in the corner of our compound. Like so many others I served at MCAS Tustin, starting as CO of HMM-164 and later serving as MAG-16 XO, Ca.1980-1983. PO Box 149200. PFAS are usually found in household and industrial products. shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1.1.1. At the El Toro air station, the Marines in recent years have identified 14 sites, including several landfills and firefighter training pits, where hazardous wastes such as jet fuel and paint thinners may have been dumped in the past. By the early 1990s, MCAS Tustin was a major center for Marine Corps helicopter aviation and radar on the Pacific Coast. Besides AFFF, burning chemicals, jet fuel, and other toxins released other hazardous particles into the environment. I was an MP, I closed MCAS Tustin down in 1999. Environ Health Perspect 107(4):265-71. NTEzZWRjOWJkMjk1MmU3OWRmMTFlZGJiYWY5NmFiMzRmMjdlMWY0ZDY4YjVi ZDc4ZWU0OTczNDlhZTVlOTJjNWVhYzJlNjdjZmY4OTU2NjNlZWYxMzFmNDU1 Years of Operation 1942-1999 Located in Orange County, CA, the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin was established in 1942 as Santa Ana Naval Air Station. Having served there for 5 years until the shutdown and our relocation to San Diego, I began experiencing major digestion issues 2 years after being stationed on El Toro. Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, one of the militarys harshest local critics, agrees that the Marines have begun to show a greater inclination to listen to concerns and complaints from surrounding cities and outside agencies. When you pass through the Marine Corps Air Station (Helicopter) Tustin, you will see two giant decommissioned blimps reminding you of the height of US innovation and their road to military success. I'm a former El Toro Marine, this page is created to educate those. When he stood, surprisingly, he had no counterattack, only a conciliatory offering. With so many reports and studies of environmental issues around the bases and their potential effects on human health, the VA must step up to bring a change and compensate their service members after retirement. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declared Marine Corps Air Station Yuma a Superfund site in 1990 because the use of asbestos around the base had led to soil contamination. I was stationed at LTA 1963-1964. Unknown at this time of whether it is cancer at this time. The EPA declared their high contaminants in the groundwater and the soil. MzViODNhMjAyYzJhNWI5NzE1YzQyYzNiN2NmNmEyYWI3Y2I2YWFiMzg5OTQ0 In addition, a hazardous waste recycling program has been launched on the bases to sell unused or contaminated jet fuel, solvents, paints and petroleum-based products to civilian contractors. Thank you for covering Tustin, many people are not aware as MCAS Tustin is not a large bleep on anyone's radar anymore. The TCE is far from the only contaminant prominent at El Toro, another is PCE - perchloroethylene, another chemical degreaser, and another is Benzene, a fuel ingredient that is extremely dangerous. Another retired Marine, Major William Mimiaga, also suffered from a litany of health ailments such as breast cancer, lung cancer, heart failure, and more due to TCE exposure. When in service, officers give their lives to protect their country, but it is a real shame that they have to battle the Department of VA for benefits while on their last leg. Beginning in the 1940's the fuels and solvents were dumped in open pits which eventually led to groundwater contamination. Today I shudder to think what is out in the ground around any airfield, civilian or military. Bill Alkofer, Rays son, suffers from many medical illnesses, including a variant of ALS that does not have any medical treatment. Semper Fi! MCAS Yuma veterans were exposed to fuel wastes like benzene, mercury, lead, TCE, DCE, and PCE. ----- Date: 09/24/97 DECLARATION SITE NAME AND LOCATION Site 24, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Source Area - Operable Unit 2A (OU-2A) - Vadose Zone Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro Santa Ana, California 92709 STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE This Interim Record of Decision (ROD) presents the selected remedial action for vadose zone soil at Site 24 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El . Part of the problem, Holm said, is the bureaucratic nature of the military. However, in 1985, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), after much scientific analysis was undertaken, the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin was declared a Superfund site. He spent 23 years in the Marine Corps and approximately 10 of those years stationed at Tustin. NDYzZWJjM2FlY2UyNmQyODEwNDkyM2E5OWRjMzQ3OTFiNDgzYjg5MDRlNzUz ODVlZmNiMWM1ZmVhZjBlNDM1MzlmOTFkYjU3ODdhZjg4ZTY3NmZhZmExNjlh I was based at MCAS Tustin 85-89. We did not wear any protective gear and would have symptoms of exposure to the TCE everyday. . Similarly, 11 such sites have been identified at the Tustin base. Trying to find documentation about use of this solvent by f-18 mechanics during this time. YzMxNWVmNTY5M2NjMmMzOTg2NDE1MGIzZTM5NjMzOTAyMDFlNDMxNTZiMDAx Among the living are many cancer survivors. Just wondering if there's any other reports of this? Salem-News.com's John Uldrich, Bob O'Dowd and Tim King at MCAS Tustin in 2009. Storage drums containing paint thinners, hydraulic fluids, oily rags and lubricants must be clearly marked, numbered and stored at one of 60 hazardous waste accumulation sites at the two bases. Classes on the handling and proper disposal of hazardous materials and wastes are conducted regularly for those who live and work at the two bases. Now my Mother has it and I am showing beginning signs. Mjc0MmE0ZGRkN2IwY2ExODg1M2JmY2ViNWM2ZDJlYmY0MDQ3ZjlmMTI4YTcx Who should I contact about this. ZmM0YWFmMjY2MGExMDkxMjFkOWRkNWI1MTUwNmMyMTczZDBiN2IzZTdhODM2 Former MCAS Tustin was extensively used for agriculture prior to being commissioned in 1942 for a lighter-than-air patrol base and re-commissioned in 1951 to support helicopter operations. I'm guessing that they both were irrigating the crops with groundwater. The studies also suggested the plume was moving in a westward direction at a rate of 1 to 4 feet a day. I'm healthy, but I stayed away from the Trike. The Marines also owe the South Coast Air Quality Management District about $18,000 in fees, which are levied annually based on the amount of air pollution a business or industry produces. OWFkNzJiNjc4YTk0YWQzNDU4MGUyMTQwZDYyMGRkYmMzNGM0NGRmZGI2ODMz Tim King: Thank you Alex, it is very important to me also, a population well worth saving. Surface Disposal Area. (TUSTIN, CA) - We've written at length about the contamination of MCAS El Toro in Southern California, the now-closed Marine Corps air base that was a center of military defense for both Orange County and Los Angeles for half a century, however we haven't devoted very much space to a second nearby base, MCAS Tustin. I was stationed at Tustin from 1978-1990. Thanks Tim, great article. asnd when I brought it up to the person in charge at the vet center she gaffed me off. ZWIwMzk4NmQ3YTIzYzgyN2JkYTM1MjBiZTMzMmRlYTNmYWQzMmVlZWM4ZDYx (IRVINE, Calif.) - A number of Marines are now sick and dying from their contact with toxins at MCAS El Toro, such as TCE (trichloroethylene) a chemical used to clean jet fighters; but Marines aren't the only victims. Start contacting your elected officials today and demand an investigation! There are no drinking water wells located in the TCE plume emanating from the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. The Marines on Okinawa removed potentially contaminated soil near a Marine Corps Air Station Futenma hangar Friday following the spill of 60,000 gallons of potentially toxic firefighting foam two . However, in 2019, the New York Times reported on TCE and how the US military is still using the toxic chemical on 2,200 of its facilities to degrease the metal parts of their aircraft. NzJjNWY5NTViYjBjOWRiY2IzNTEyMGY4OGU2YWFiMTFlYWY4YTFlYTRlZDEx Others have asked to withhold their names. Most of these heroes were denied benefits by the VA. I live near Tustin and have commented to my wife that I cannot believe they let homes be built around the base. Tim King: Thanks very much Rod for pointing out these important facts, your dad's service was valuable to this country and I am sorry you lost him. -----END REPORT-----. Chiu WA, Jinot J, Scott CS, Makris SL et al. Tim King: Ray, that is so amazing to read, it must be tough to see it as it is today, if you can share any details about the earliest days I would be extremely interested. Irvine will not even admit that the toxic ground and the heavily contaminated water plumes beneath the base are problematic. Had two children during those years. My daughter was born while we lived there. Y2E5ZDM3MGIxODM1ZGUwNWU5Njc0YmFmYzdkZTMzM2Q1NTM1OWUzNjViNWIw The ultimate build-out of the Tustin Legacy project is expected over 20 plus years. Physical improvements installed over the years to support the mission of MCAS Tustin included: 3,000-foot runway, aircraft parking aprons In 2013 I had a 3cm golf ball size tumor/mass removed from my brain stem. We brought our above-ground fuel pumps and set up a tactical aircraft fueling system that tapped into the large above-ground tank and allowed us to refuel the Marine Corps CH-46, CH-53 Alpha and CH-53 Echo helicopters. Since my last post I have been notified by my primary care physician that I have chronic liver disease. NGZmN2Y0Njg5MzdkMTQ2ZDlmOGIzZmQ4ZDgyYTc3ZjkzYTkwNTNmMzIxMTAx Marine Corps Air Station El Toro (ICAO: KNZJ, FAA LID: NZJ) was a United States Marine Corps Air Station located next to the community of El Toro, near Irvine, California.. Before it was decommissioned in 1999, it was the 4,682-acre (19 km 2) home of Marine Corps Aviation on the West Coast. I was stationed on Tustin and El Toro from 1992 to 1999 and a year later I was diagnosed with leukemia. ZDk0MDUzYjc5YWIwOTFiN2YyNjc3MWZmMTExOTk4NjYwNjIxIn0= Four areas are currently closed, while eight are still in the study phase. 3 wells were tested and all 3 were contaminated, showing PFOS/PFOA at levels of 770,000 ppt. For them, its an acceptable practice., But that doesnt work in Orange County, he said. I am going to site Camp Lejeune as possible proof that MCAS Tustin and El Toro caused these conditions. The contamination is about 150 feet deep beneath the base and 300-700 feet deep in the community area . Thanks for the recent articles regarding MCAS El Toro and MCAS Tustin (LTA). We, and I am just as guilty as all aircraft maintainers back in the day, just did not know. MjEzOTA2NjAwNDU4MDYzNGI1MzQwN2VlMDgyYTBkODlmMzRjNDFkMWJhMmE2 It is important to note that there is no family history of cancer, ulcers or other diseases. President Signs Historic Toxic Exposure Bill What It Means for Vets? MCAS Yuma is now considered a U.S. Superfund site. Depending on your disabilities and military service you may be entitled to a pension whether your disability is service connected or not. Marine Corps officials said it was Defense Department policy not to spend federal money to study chemicals that have seeped into private property unless there was proof they came from the military base. The City of Tustin reported spending approximately $680,000 on capital improvements for the South Hangar through June 30, 2019, and planned an additional $4,300,000 to improve the functionality. I was at Tustin with HMT-301 and HMM-164 and TME from Nov 1979-Sep 1981I remember jet fuel and the cleaning racksand the fields all around us. Define MCAS Tustin. What seems to be overlooked here is that we did things VERY differently back in the day. Laura was the first person to receive disability benefits related to TCE exposure. The list of presumptive illness needs to be expanded and the VA needs to start recruiting people in for testing. In 2011, Ray was officially diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disease that left him crippled in a wheelchair requiring a respirator to assist in breathing during his last few months. But he predicted that the Marines new attitude will be tested as water and health experts begin acting to clean up what is potentially the largest ground-water contamination case in Orange County history. The base is used by approximately 9,500 active-duty personnel, 6,500 family members, and more than 1,700 civilian employees. I work, ate, drink and lived on base. In my case, I have a 30% non-service connected pension which is 1,072.00 a month. i have had abdominal problems since a year after being discharged. My email is: joeanayausmc@gmail.com, please add me to your page and send info! Like many other bases, MCAS El Toro used TCE to degrease aircraft parts. Please pass this story to all Marines who may have served at any of the 3rd Marine Air Wing bases and let's continue to bring people onto the same page. I have a baby and this is caused to move out asap!! You just need to claim your condition was caused by the water or even connected to your military service. 2023 Salem-News.com. YWNiMzgzMTYxYmZjODhmMDFhYThkZTA0ODQ5YTNlZTI5ZWI0ODliODg4Yjlj Marines disposed of it improperly, simply pouring it into the ground, they were not trained in the radical impact their lack of environmental stewardship would ultimately have. According to the City of Tustin's, 'Tustin Legacy' Website, MCAS Tustin-(LTA) has an environmental history of contamination that includes but is not limited to, solvents and jet fuel supporting the base operations, and pesticides associated with the agricultural uses. In February 1944, it became an Outlying Field (OLF) to . I worked primality as a motor mech. If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. All the asbestos-contaminated soil was removed by 2001, and cleanup at the Yuma station continued with a focus on groundwater contamination. However, after reports of groundwater contamination, the military base closed in 1999. In a recent report, the Department of Defense mentioned 12 bases with dangerous levels of toxic PFAS in groundwater. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale. As a teenager I worked for the Post Exchange (PX) at El Toro and Camp Pendleton. I now have several medical issues that I believe are related to prolonged exposure to TCE and other chemicals. It appears increasingly to be the case. Thanks. I cannot support surgery of any type for my lungs as I would no survive the surgery. During the Vietnam War, Tustin became a training ground for US troops, crew chiefs, aircraft pilots, gunners, and other military personnel destined for Vietnam. Weve got 10,000 Marines here, many of them young kids from the hills of West Virginia or Oklahoma. ZDc1ODgwN2VhNzk5ZWZjNjUwOGUwZTU3Zjc1ZmYyZmVlOGJiNWRlZTIwZjBi YmMxZmE5NGU4YzhhMzA3NWZmY2M0MDRmYTMwODcyNDVlN2RhYmRjNTk4ZmM5 There are a number of Marines who served 1980 to 1985 that work in 610 & 620 shops in the vans at the 3rd hanger that have severe medical problems and also passed away from ultimately using cleaners that were know to be dangerous and the OIC's didn't warn the young Marines, but the Officers kept away from the hazards. All C-section to save their lives. After the war, the blimps returned to the regular duty business at their home base operation. Keep in mind that once the government assumes responsibility, they must retroactively apply everything back to the date you filed. MTE0OGY1OTBmNjc5YTg5NDgxMTIxYWM5YmRhNmYwNzVhMmQzNzZmN2JkOWIy Is DoD/DoN going to continue ignoring claims by Vietnam Era veterans for anomalies not in the original cancer listing; colon/rectal cancer, bacterial & fungal growths completely blocking nasal cavities, growths on/in both kidneys, continuing raspatory issues, complete adrenal failure/shut-down, etc? I do recall thinking that there was a lot of chemicals being used to fertilize and control insects while growing several crops a year. Facing public pressure, tougher laws and a health risk to their own troops, they have given environmental issues a higher priority, said Holm, director of facilities management at the El Toro base. OGYyNWQ0MDE5MWRhMThiZWQ3OTZlYzY5NmRkZDc3MDg1ZjRjYThkYjNjOThh Quick Description: The MCAS Tustin is a superfund site due to groundwater contaminants. I too have a child with autism. I hope that the federal government will do the right thing and not allow these contaminated sites to be passed off on unsuspecting local governments which would only make the exposure to the public worse. Both which have respitory problems as I do. The United States Department of the Navy (Navy), in coordination with state environmental regulatory agencies, has completed the Fourth Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and. Asbestos was common at MCAS Yuma. NTM4ZDAwNjMzMjY1YjljYjgwNDZlNzIzMzk1NzM5Y2RmMmRmZjE4YmMxYmZj Lets go over the history of MCAS(H) Tustin chemical exposure and how West Coast veterans are still suffering from service-related illnesses based on testing and analysis. MDNkYzZlYzU2NDIyOGE0ZGQzMmE5OGY1YjQ3M2FiMWMxNTY5NmMwMzhkYjgx by Roger Butow. I had prostate cancer and had my prostate removed 3 years ago. How sad and gets me and how the city of Irvine know and they are just money hungry and dont care about the residents!! Irvine Mayor Larry Agran has been accused of any number of improprieties relating to El Toro's missing millions of dollars in development funds. A number of Marines report serious illnesses linked to toxic exposure. ZWMxNjA0NGVmODViNGQzMWU2OTA0NmQ5NTE0NzYzN2E1YmE1MGMxNjkyZjM1 We havent always been the best neighbor when it comes to taking care of the environment, Holm said. Thanks, I currently live in the new homes by tustin fields. Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup. The Marines are expected to present a timetable for that work at the May 31 meeting of the Orange County Water District. The DRMO was the storage area for containerized liquids, scrap, and salvage materials from El Toro and MCAS Tustin. Njg5YTQ2MDRjYTliZTY0NWJkMzQxMDYyNGMxNjljM2UyMTRhYjQyNjRmNjIy The doctors told him that he only had five years to live. 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