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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

Train like we fight: Reserve Marines and Sailors take part in simulated training

Cpl. Kristophore K. Allison, motor transport operator with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, teaches a class on proper weapons handling and techniques to Navy personnel during Exercise Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 19, 2016. Participants had the opportunity to cross train with other branches and other military occupational specialties to develop different skills throughout the course of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/Released)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens |  VIRIN: 160823-M-CK972-013.JPG