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Marines


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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“Lone Star” battalion maintains readiness during annual training

FORT POLK, La. – Assaultmen with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, prepare C4 explosives during a demolition range here, June 3. Marines took part in numerous live-fire ranges, which culminated in a platoon-sized attack as a part of the unit’s annual training. The battalion’s assualtmen were responsible for breaching mock enemy obstacles and clearing the way for follow-on forces. (Photo by Cpl. John M. McCall)

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