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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

HMLA-773 takeoff to support rescue efforts in wake of Hurricane Harvey

Capt. Phillip Lyon, a maintenance officer with Detachment A, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares Bell UH-1Y Venom for takeoff in support of rescue mission in wake of Hurricane Harvey, Aug. 28. 2017, from Belle Chasse, La. The Marine Corps is America’s expeditionary total force in readiness that is always the first to fight, whether on the battlefield or national emergencies. Active duty and Reserve Marines are fully integrated to fight and win in any clime at any time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/Released)