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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. 

 

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Back to basics: Marines of Co. F and G, 2/24 practice crucial marksmanship fundamentals

Range coach, Lance Cpl. Jacob Engel of 3rd Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, and shooter, Sgt. Michael Weiland of Headquarters Platoon, Co. G, 2/24 examine Weiland’s target after a round of rifle qualifications at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Aug. 9. Both Co. G from Madison, Wis. and Co. F from Milwaukee, Wis. travelled to Camp Atterbury as part of their required rifle qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)