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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

Fire Support Coordination Exercise

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, holds a 60mm light mortar missile during Fire Support Coordination Exercise, a training event during Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California on June 26th, 2017. ITX allows Reserve Marines to train in realistic environments under realistic conditions, ensuring Marines maintain the highest level of proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Imari J. Dubose/Released)