Stories - Tag 6th ESB

CAMP WILLIAM HINDS, RAYMOND, Maine – Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Manuel, a structural specialist with 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard and native of Phoenix, Arizona, drives a stake into the ground with a sledge hammer in an attempt to level the support beams of a new pavilion being built on a firing range during the joint service Innovative Readiness Training on Camp William Hinds in Raymond, Maine, July 10, 2014. IRT Camp Hinds is a joint service initiative designed to provide service memebers with real-world training opportunities preparing them for their war-time missions while also supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released 140710-M-JL916-069) - CAMP WILLIAM HINDS, RAYMOND, Maine – Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Manuel, a structural specialist with 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard and native of Phoenix, Arizona, drives a stake into the ground with a sledge hammer in an attempt to level the support beams of a new pavilion being built on a firing range during the joint service Innovative Readiness Training on Camp William Hinds in Raymond, Maine, July 10, 2014. IRT Camp Hinds is a joint service initiative designed to provide service memebers with real-world training opportunities preparing them for their war-time missions while also supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released 140710-M-JL916-069)

Reserve Marines, Air National Guard join forces to help Boy Scouts of America

Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion and the Arizona Air National Guard provide logistical and constructional support during the 2014 Joint Service Innovative Readiness Training program at the Camp William Hinds Boy Scout Camp here July 11, 2014.The training at Camp Hinds gives 6th ESB and the Arizona Air National Guard the opportunity to

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Ernest C. Brace sits between Lt.Col. Kevin A. Williams, the inspector/instructor of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, and Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Sheline, the 6th ESB I&I sergeant major, during his award ceremony at Kingsley Air Force Base here, Aug 16, 2013. Since Brace was a Marine in the Korean War era, 6th ESB Marines made their way to Klamath Falls, Ore., Brace’s hometown, to award him. - Ernest C. Brace sits between Lt.Col. Kevin A. Williams, the inspector/instructor of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, and Sgt. Maj. Eric D. Sheline, the 6th ESB I&I sergeant major, during his award ceremony at Kingsley Air Force Base here, Aug 16, 2013. Since Brace was a Marine in the Korean War era, 6th ESB Marines made their way to Klamath Falls, Ore., Brace’s hometown, to award him.

Ernest C. Brace awarded Purple Heart and POW Medals

In his seven years, 10 months and one week as a prisoner, Ernest C. Brace withstood sleepless nights and daily tortures -- from being buried in the ground up to his neck to a mock execution. He attempted two escapes, which ultimately failed, and eventually attempted suicide. Brace, a Marine during the Korean War era, is the longest-held civilian

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The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released) - The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released)

Marine Forces Reserve stands out

There’s an old Marine Corps adage that says, “Marines are forged with a drive for excellence and a healthy dose of competitive spirit.” The Marines and sailors of Marine Forces Reserve showed their drive and spirit, as two of the major subordinate commands, 4th Marine Logistics Group and 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, were each recently recognized.

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Marines unload supplies from an Alaska Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter. The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion are on Nelson Island, Alaska, building a road to benefit the natives of Newtok, Alaska. Because of the remote location of the site, supplies and personnel can only reach the Marines by aircraft or boat. - Marines unload supplies from an Alaska Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter. The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion are on Nelson Island, Alaska, building a road to benefit the natives of Newtok, Alaska. Because of the remote location of the site, supplies and personnel can only reach the Marines by aircraft or boat.

Arctic Construction: Marines build road for new village over Alaskan tundra

Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, Battle Creek, Mich., are spending their summer building a future for the isolated villagers of Newtok, Alaska. The Alaskan natives that live in the village of Newtok are watching their village slowly disappear into the Bering Sea. The village, which is built close to a large river near the Bering

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Sgt. Jesus Pinonmolina, an administrative clerk with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, wraps a bandage around the head of a Marine who had imitation blood on the side of his face at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nev., June 21, 2010, during the final exercise of Javelin Thrust 2010. Pinonmolina’s combat lifesaving skills were put to the test as the final exercise kicked off with an explosion that resulted in seven simulated casualties. - Sgt. Jesus Pinonmolina, an administrative clerk with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, wraps a bandage around the head of a Marine who had imitation blood on the side of his face at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nev., June 21, 2010, during the final exercise of Javelin Thrust 2010. Pinonmolina’s combat lifesaving skills were put to the test as the final exercise kicked off with an explosion that resulted in seven simulated casualties.

Javelin Thrust 2010’s final exercise tests Marines’ combat lifesaving abilities

The final exercise of Javelin Thrust 2010 kicked off June 21 with a combat lifesaver’s test for Marines at training area 101 on Hawthorne Army Depot, Nev. In the final exercise, units are forced to react to several scenarios created by the exercise controllers. The units do not have any information on the scenarios, but are expected to react

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