U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Rafferty, military police officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Col. Jason Burkett, commanding officer, HQBN, MARFORRES, during a battalion formation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2024. While off duty, Rafferty witnessed a motorcycle crash which ejected the rider into heavy incoming traffic. Rafferty displayed selflessness and courage while acting swiftly, exiting his vehicle to divert traffic and help the rider to safety. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)