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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.

 

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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

MARFORRES TACP FIREX 23-1

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. David Christie, a communications officer assigned to 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, tracks aircraft positions during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 at Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios with live aircraft to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. The purpose of TACP FIREX 23-1 is to maintain joint fires proficiency and readiness to support the total force. Christie is a native of Annandale, Virginia and attended St. Paul VI Catholic High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

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Photo by: Cpl. James Stanfield |  VIRIN: 221027-M-BD822-1023.JPG