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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

Civil affairs teams participate in Mission Readiness Exercise

Marines from 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a picture while participating in the Army’s 97th Civil Affairs Battalion Mission Readiness Exercise, March 28, 2015. The Marines worked with Perquimans and Bertie county managers to address the needs of the communities while building interoperability with the Army’s civil affairs groups. The training also helped Marines prepare for deployment, where they use their civil affairs skills to serve as liaisons and build a relationship between the military and host nation governments.

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Photo by: Photo courtesy of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine forces Reserve |  VIRIN: 150415-M-XX000-002.JPG