Marines


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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Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Montford Point Marine
William J. Brashear (right), a Montford Point Marine, stands beside his wife, Adele G. Brashear, during the Pledge of Allegiance at the Mount Era Baptist Church in Morgan City, La., Nov. 15, 2014. Brashear was presented the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the nation’s highest honor given to civilians and is presented to all Montford Point Marines to recognize their contribution to the Marine Corps and the United States of America. Montford Point Marines were the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps.