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Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command prepare to shed their personal protective gear underwater during the basic swim qualification course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2020. SPMAGTF-SC’s Marines and Sailors are conducting a variety of pre-deployment training in order to prepare and be equipped as a naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. These training events assist in maintaining a strong and cohesive Navy and Marine Corps team, allowing the Marines and Sailors of the task force to prepare for accessing key maritime terrain, conduct operations at sea and deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)