Official account of the 6th WMD-CST. Our purpose is to provide timely, trusted, professional CBRN assistance to response partners. RT/Follow =/= endorsement.
Grateful to attend Hotzone conference, we had the opportunity to learn and connect with incredible local, state, and federal emergency responders. Huge thanks to the organizers for empowering all of us with vital skills to enhance public safety. #Hotzone2024#partnership
Big thanks to SPC Atkinson, a member of the @TXMilitary PAO Team for his help in creating our webpage! His dedication & professionalism were unmatched. I am proud to present you with a CST coin as a token of our appreciation! #Gratitude#Teamwork
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We trained junior members of @AustinFireDept Special Ops on chemical weapons response & hazardous materials identification. Grateful for our continued partnership and always happy to welcome AFD to our office! #Teamwork#Training@TXMilitary
Thankful the @CityofSanAngelo welcomed us with open arms to conduct our Collective Lanes Training alongside San Angelo FD, @SanAngeloPolice, @TxDPS Rad/Nuke Unit, and @FBISanAntonio. Evaluated by @USArmyNorth this collaboration highlights critical interagency partnerships!
We deployed to assist @TCEQ & @EPA with critical air monitoring and site characterization at a facility. Our team worked to ensure the safety of the community and the environment, providing data to support informed decision-making. #partnership@TXMilitary
Last month, we held a Change of Responsibility, bidding farewell to 1SG Christopher Patterson & welcoming SFC Jorge Hernandez as the team's new 1SG/Senior Enlisted Advisor. A proud moment of leadership & continuity in service! @TXMilitary#Leadership#CST#SiempreListos
Grateful to our incredible Federal, State, & Local response partners for insightful panel discussions & case studies on HAZMAT response, Lithium batteries, & Houston Area Port Ops. Your expertise strengthens our readiness! @TCEQ@Port_Houston@USCG@EPA@TXGLO@FBIHouston
Supported the 136 MEB/FEMA Region VI HRF EXEVAL, an intense assessment of the unit's readiness to respond to disasters, testing skills in search & rescue, DECON, & medical triage. It evaluates the ability to operate under pressure and provide rapid humanitarian aid in crises.
Showcased our CBRN expertise to senior leaders from the Egyptian Chemical Warfare Dept with CST 101 & survey demo. Proud to support @USNationalGuard SPP & @TXMilitary’s ongoing partnership with Egypt's military! #Partnership#CST#Readiness
Teamwork in action! We conducted Air Load training at Lackland AFB with @433AW, 68th Airlift SQ, and 733rd TRS. This vital training ensures we stay rapidly deployable in support of Civil Authorities nationwide. @TXMilitary#Readiness#Teamwork#alwaysready
Please join us in congratulating our Physicians Assistant, the Army’s newest Major, and his family. MAJ James Tilton! @TXMilitary#congratsDoc#FieldGrade
Please join us in congratulating our Commander, the Army’s newest Lieutenant Colonel, and her family. LTC Elizabeth Shumpert Ramirez! @TXMilitary#promotion
Day 1 of Training Proficiency Evaluation (TPE) – an astounding success! Thanks to our partners @CityOfMissionTX FD, PD, & EMS, Hidalgo County Emerg. Mgmt, @TDEM-VC Alvarez, @PharrTx Eng 4, EMS, HAZMAT, & the cities of @CityofMcAllen & @CityofWeslaco for their support. @TXMilitary
SFC John Cornejo, dedicated 10 years perfecting his craft as the Reconnaissance NCOIC with the 6th WMD-CST. As he transfers to the Regional Training Institute to continue to support TXARNG Soldiers, his professionalism and CBRN expertise will be dearly missed. @TXMilitary
Comms are the backbone! Our Comms team, SFC Hawkins & Peralta played a vital role in the large-scale National Disaster Operational Working group exercise, ensuring voice & data interoperability among partners. Crucial test for seamless coordination! @TXMilitary#canyouhearmenow