6th Civil Support Team

Official account of the 6th WMD-CST. Our purpose is to provide timely, trusted, professional CBRN assistance to response partners. RT/Follow =/= endorsement.

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[Texas Military Dept. @TXMilitary]

#September11 #PatriotDay #NeverForget911

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

Please join us in congratulating one of our Survey Team Members, the Army’s newest Staff Sergeant, and her family. SSG Annamarie Crixell. @TXMilitary

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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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[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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!

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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.

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

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Please join us in congratulating our Survey Team Member, the Air Force’s newest Technical Sergeant, and his family. TSgt Michael Ngo. @TXMilitary

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

Our Communications team trained and participated in the Texas Natural Disaster Operational Workgroup (NDOW), collaborating with @TCEQ @TxDPS @EPA @USCG @TXGLO to prepare for hurricane response in the Texas Coastal Zone. @TXMilitary #Partnership #Teamwork #AlwaysReady

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

Please join us in congratulating our Physicians Assistant, the Army’s newest Major, and his family. MAJ James Tilton! @TXMilitary #congratsDoc #FieldGrade

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Please join us in congratulating our Commander, the Army’s newest Lieutenant Colonel, and her family. LTC Elizabeth Shumpert Ramirez! @TXMilitary #promotion

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

That's a wrap. Thank you to our partners @BexarCounty OEM, @TxDPS, and @austinfiredept for another safe event at the @SanAntonioRodeo. Together we ensured that the citizens of Texas had a safe & fun environment with friends and family. @TXMilitary #untilnexttime

[6th Civil Support Team @6WMDCST]

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