Readiness

Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, left, and Col. Vincent C. Dawson, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, tour the SPMAGTF-SC working facilities on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. During the visit, Lt. Gen. Bellon greeted the Marines at their respective work areas and presented challenge coins to two Marines for their hard work preparing for the mobilization of the task force. Lt. Gen. Bellon shared his professional guidance and mentorship with the SPMAGTF-SC 20 Marines and Sailors from his experience working in Southern Command’s area of operations. The SPMAGTF are conducting a variety of pre-deployment training events and qualifications in order to enhance crisis response readiness for the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)