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, fire mortars during training for upcoming deployment

U.S. Marines observe the point of impact for 81 mm mortars during an adversarial force exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 3, 2024. The AFX is the primary readiness-building event prior to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division’s upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. The unit will spend the coming months focusing on different military operations in an urban terrain to prepare for its deployment into the first island chain, ensuring the Marines are fully manned, trained and equipped to meet mission challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Tags: 4thmardiv, 2/23, MarForRes, Marines, MORTARS, MFRUDP25

Photo by: COMMSTRAT | VIRIN: 241203-M-QJ964-1096.JPG

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