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. 

 

PHOTO GALLERY
Reserve Marine recognized for contribution to country, community
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, and Hershel “Woody” Williams and his daughters celebrate the dedication of a new armed forces reserve center named in honor of Williams, who received the Medal of Honor for actions on Iwo Jima. The Quiet Dell, W.Va. native has been a staunch advocate of veterans’ rights and benefits since he retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in 1969 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Ito/Released)