U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael S. Martin, left, the commanding general of 4th Marine Division, pins a commendation medal on Sgt. Lauren Messner during the closing ceremony for 4th Marine Division Super Squad 2019 held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Alaska, Aug. 16, 2019. Super Squad was a multi-day competition between participating elements from 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 23rd Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, that tested their technical and tactical proficiencies in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. Messner, a native of Harrisburg, Pa., was the squad leader for the winning infantry squad from 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)