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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

UNITAS

20230701-N-OK195-1013 CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 1, 2023) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Cole Steagall, assigned to the expeditionary fast transport USNS Burlington (T-EFP 10), stands security forces watch as the ship arrives in Cartagena, Colombia in preparation for UNITAS LXIV, July 1, 2023. Burlington is one of 26 vessels slated to participate in UNITAS LXIV, the world’s longest running maritime exercise, July 11-21. Colombia is hosting UNITAS LXIV this year with nearly 7,000 people from 20 nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Nicko West/Released)

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