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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

One Shot, One Kill: Reserve Marines Prepare for their Deployment to the Pacific Region at ITX 5-19

Photo illustration of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Janzen, a scout sniper team leader with Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participating in Integrated Training Exercise 5-19 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 25- Aug. 22, 2019. Reserve Marines and Sailors with 1/25 participate in ITX to prepare for their upcoming deployment to the Pacific Region. ITX measures the unit’s ability to provide a cohesive, trained, and ready capability in support of service and Combatant Commander requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)