Marines


SPMAGTF-SC 20

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Southern Command - 2020

 

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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. 

 

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, conduct motorized operations during training for upcoming deployment
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Stockel fires a .50 caliber machine gun as part of motorized operations during an adversarial force exercise at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2024. Stockel is a logistics Marine from Bakersfield, California. Marines with H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducted this range to increase accuracy and efficiency in motorized fire in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan, in support of the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program. The exercise serves as an opportunity to receive comprehensive training across all warfighting functions in a realistic and fully resourced environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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