Marines


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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MFR King of the Ring tournament
Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans execute throwing techniques while competing in the Marine Forces Reserve King of the Ring tournament during the baton fighting portion of the competition, Nov. 30, 2018. Throws are Marine Corps mixed martial arts techniques used in close quarters, hand-to-hand combat. The MFR King of the Ring tournament is a competition that involves knife fighting, grappling and baton fighting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dante J. Fries)