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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

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Maj. Byron W. Duke practices Marine Corps Martial Arts with Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Barroso during a gray belt class here Nov. 7, 2008. Duke, an F/18 Hornet fighter pilot by trade, has spent a total of 17 years on active and reserve duty in the Corps. He served as the infantry battalion's executive officer for their 2008 to 2009 deployment. Duke is a commerical airline pilot in his civilian career.

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