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SPMAGTF-SC 20

This page archives news and photos from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command in 2020. It highlights deployments and training, showcasing MARFORRES operational readiness and global engagement.

 

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From Jun to Dec 2020, SPMAGTF-SC 20, in coordination with Partner Nations and US Government entities, forward deploys to execute opportune maritime engagements, theater security cooperation, and foreign humanitarian assistance in the SOUTHCOM AOR to increase interoperability between U.S. and select partner naval forces, build a more lethal force, and increase PN ability to export security.  BPT support limited crisis response. 

 

PHOTO GALLERY

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Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper, explains the spotter's job to Lance Cpl. Josh Cross, a small arms repair technician, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2, during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 16, 2012. To prepare for their upcoming deployment, 135 Marines from 32 different Reserve training centers came together to train and become familiar with each other. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)