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Even though weeds are invading the area, the eagle, globe and anchor insignia of the Marine Corps is still visible on some of the buildings on the old El Toro Marine Base in Irvine where the city is slowly building its Great Park.

( Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times )

Even though weeds are invading the area, the eagle, globe and anchor insignia of the Marine Corps is still visible on some of the buildings on the old El Toro Marine Base in Irvine where the city is slowly building its Great Park.

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