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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

CH-53 Super Stallion takes flight during ITX 4-19

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing prepare for the take-off of a CH-53 Super Stallion during Integrated Training Exercise 4-19 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 10, 2019. ITX measures the ability to provide a cohesive, trained and ready capability in support of service and Combatant Commander requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)