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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

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules refuel Canadian aircraft in the air

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake is aerial refueled by a KC-130 Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during an aerial refueling training mission in the air over Cold Lake, Canada, June 17, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. MARFORRES squadrons participate in SE19 to both complete annual training requirements and to increase unit readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)