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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4th Medical Bn. corpsmen Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Linares, from Orlando, Fla., and Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcella Perez, from Phoenix, Ariz., prepare to bandage Lance Cpl. Matthew Gilliland's blistered toe during Exercise Javelin Thrust. Gilliland is a field wireman from Allentown, Pa., attached to 6th Communications Bn. Javelin Thrust is an annual large-scale exercise here which allows active and reserve Marines and sailors from 38 different states to train together as a seamless Marine Air Ground Task Force.

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Photo by: Cpl. Amber G. Watson |  VIRIN: 120705-M-0000C-001.jpg