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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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U.S. Marine Corps conduct CBRN training in Canada
A U.S. Marine with Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, helps another Marine put on his gear during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear individual survival skills course at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 14, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. CBRN training test Marines abilities to respond in the event of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contamination. Training exercises such as SE19 ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making Marine Forces Reserve critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)