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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. 

 

PHOTO GALLERY

4th Marine Division Conducts Sniper Rifle Training

Marine Corps snipers D Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division fire their M40A5 Sniper Rifles from high angles at unknown distance targets at greater than 1,000 yards during a simulated overseas firing scenario at High Angle Range, 9 Mile Training Center in Pecos County, Texas, Sept. 24, 2014. Marine snipers from the 4th Mar. Div. conducted firing exercises that included known and unknown distance 7.62 mm training, night fire, unsupported positions firing, and a team stress shoot.

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Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. Hunter Sorrells |  VIRIN: 141103-M-MH863-002.JPG