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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. 

 

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4th Reconnaissance Marines support rescue efforts in wake of Hurricane Harvey

KATY, Texas – Marines and joint integrated agencies work together in order to reconstruct the U.S. Army 1078 A1 5-ton trucks in Katy, Texas, Aug. 30, 2017, to support disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey. All military services are providing or preparing to provide assistance in support of FEMA and U.S. Northern Command. Defense Support of Civil Authorities is the Department of Defense’s effort to bring our personnel, skills, and equipment to support a FEMA-led disaster response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/Released)