 Luxuries in a combat zone are not easy to come by. Luckily, for the Marines and Sailors at Forward Operating Base No. 8, there is a group of 8th Engineer Support Battalion non-commissioned officers and their Marines to help make their living conditions a bit more comfortable. The 8th ESB Detachment purifies water for the Marines and Sailors at the fob so they can enjoy a shower after a long day of patrolling in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Finally, the small group of 8th ESB Marines is responsible for all fuel operations on the fob. All the trucks got gear somewhere and the trucks can't get anywhere without fuel. The 8th ESB non-commissioned officers and their Marines continue to ensure life at the fob is as comfortable as possible. Generators are working properly and power much needed assets and that fuel is always readily available. Reporting from Forward Operating Base No. 8, I'm Sergeant John Jackson.