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SPMAGTF-SC 20

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Southern Command - 2020

 

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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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2/14 Marines integrate HIMARS with F-35Bs at WTI 1-18
Cpl. Joshua Hodges (left) and Lance Cpl. Peyton O’Neal (right), both artillery cannoneers with 3rd Platoon, Rocket Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, inspect their vehicle during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 at Landing Zone Bull Attack near Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Oct. 9, 2017. The Marines are participating in WTI 1-18 during their annual training to increase their proficiency with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and to build experience using HIMARS to fire Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets, advancing their combat effectiveness and readiness for future exercises and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez/ Released)