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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

ITX 4-17 Battlefield Canvas

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Wing 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing prepare a UH-1Y Huey for take-off for a battlefield reconnaisance mission with Col. Thomas E. Prentice, commanding officer, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California during Integrated Training Exercise 4-17, June 20, 2017. The scouting mission was in preparation of the 25th Marine Regiment final battalion exercise during ITX 4-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Imari J. Dubose)