U.S. Marine Corps Col. Masie Wong, left, commanding officer, 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and Sgt Maj. Brian Judkins, center, command senior enlisted leader, 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, presents a Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Sgt. Neil Howe, civil affairs specialist 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve Jan.19, 2024. Howe was awarded a Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal for acts of heroism that don't involve conflict with an enemy force. (Courtesy Photo)