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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

Realistic training in Indiana benefits Reserve Marines

Sgt. Kenny Wen, a satellite communications operator with 6th Communications Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to give commands to the platoon during hand and arm signal training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., June 10, 2016. The Marines were also refreshed on buddy rushes and patrol formations during the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)