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SPMAGTF-SC 20

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Southern Command - 2020

 

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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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Bring forth the tanks, Ssang Yong 14
A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion ship is in route to transport a U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tank that belongs to Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, for exercise Ssang Yong 2014 in Dogue, Republic of Korea April 3. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region.