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.

Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, sailors from Navy Reserve Forces Command and villagers of Newtok, Alaska, watch as a young villager performs an agility challenge during a traditional native-Alaskan potluck upon the conclusion of the Innovative Readiness Training Mertarvik mission, July 28. More than 100 residents of Newtok made the nine-mile boat trip to Mertarvik with many native-Alaskan foods including several varieties of fresh and dried fish, dried seal meat, aged walrus meat, moose and several different kinds of pastries, to show their gratitude and bid farewell to the participating service members. IRT Mertarvik was a Marine-led, five-year, ongoing, joint-service, training opportunity for Reserve components of all branches of the U.S. military to hone their humanitarian skills, community relations and austere-condition operation capabilities, while supporting the relocation of a local Alaskan people of Newtok. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Chad Hailey) - Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, sailors from Navy Reserve Forces Command and villagers of Newtok, Alaska, watch as a young villager performs an agility challenge during a traditional native-Alaskan potluck upon the conclusion of the Innovative Readiness Training Mertarvik mission, July 28. More than 100 residents of Newtok made the nine-mile boat trip to Mertarvik with many native-Alaskan foods including several varieties of fresh and dried fish, dried seal meat, aged walrus meat, moose and several different kinds of pastries, to show their gratitude and bid farewell to the participating service members. IRT Mertarvik was a Marine-led, five-year, ongoing, joint-service, training opportunity for Reserve components of all branches of the U.S. military to hone their humanitarian skills, community relations and austere-condition operation capabilities, while supporting the relocation of a local Alaskan people of Newtok. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Chad Hailey)

Marines with Bulk Fuel Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, set up a fuel pump during a training exercise here, July 17. Bulk fuel Marines practiced setting up fuel points across long distances in order to mimic real-life scenarios. Much of the work required Marines to rely on group strength as opposed to machines to assemble the amphibious assault fuel systems. - Marines with Bulk Fuel Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, set up a fuel pump during a training exercise here, July 17. Bulk fuel Marines practiced setting up fuel points across long distances in order to mimic real-life scenarios. Much of the work required Marines to rely on group strength as opposed to machines to assemble the amphibious assault fuel systems.

Chief Hospital Corpsman Raul Valdez, combat lifesaver instructor from 23rd Marine Regiment, out of San Bruno, Calif., explains to the Marines from Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, how to clear the airway of a casualty during the combat lifesaver course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center here, June 17. Integrated Training Exercise 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise. - Chief Hospital Corpsman Raul Valdez, combat lifesaver instructor from 23rd Marine Regiment, out of San Bruno, Calif., explains to the Marines from Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, how to clear the airway of a casualty during the combat lifesaver course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center here, June 17. Integrated Training Exercise 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Marines with Bridge Companies A, B and C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion pose atop a medium girder bridge during a training exercise here, June 11. These Marines worked together late into the night in order to complete the project in a single day. - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Marines with Bridge Companies A, B and C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion pose atop a medium girder bridge during a training exercise here, June 11. These Marines worked together late into the night in order to complete the project in a single day.

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)