Alaska Army National Guard Col. Thomas Elmore presents a meritorious service medal to Command Sgt. Maj. Julie Small during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Alcantra Armory in Wasilla, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2022. Small relinquished responsibility as the 297th Regional Support Group's Senior Enlisted Leader to Command Sgt. Maj. Ryan Weimer. (Alaska National Guard photo by Victoria Granado)