An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines


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.

 

about

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

211209-M-MO203-1003

Lt. Col. Alexis Santiago relinquished command of 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion (AAV) in a change of command ceremony on Dec. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Santiago was assigned to Headquarters and Support Company, 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion in 1994 and served the majority of his 29 year career in Tampa, Florida.

Download Image: Full Size (0.96 MB)
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay |  VIRIN: 211216-M-KF902-202.JPG