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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

Col. Heyl assumes command of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve

Col. Derrick R. Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, July 1, 2016. Before assuming this position, Heyl served as the Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 with Headquarters 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/Released)

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Photo by: Sgt. Ian Leones |  VIRIN: 160701-M-KN381-003.JPG