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Sgt. James Ellis (right), a squad leader with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the title of 4th Marine Division Super Squad 2018 by Brig. Gen. Michael Martin (left), 4th MARDIV commanding general, for his leadership skills during the 2018 Super Squad Competition at the AC Hotel in New Orleans, Oct 17, 2018. The Super Squad Competition is designed to evaluate a 14-man infantry squad throughout an extensive field and live-fire evolution by competing in events that highlighted offensive/defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/Released)