at cross-purposes, or duplicating efforts, will not meet
sustainability criteria. If not funded adequately, then
sustainability is not a priority. If it is not a priority,
these goals will not be realized.
The rhetoric for DOD to become a global leader in
sustainability is in place. Now it is a matter of will to
successfully achieve this mission.
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