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Col. Vincent Dawson, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, and Sgt. Maj. Mark Murphy, the senior enlisted advisor of SPMAGTF-SC, case the unit colors during the SPMAGTF-SC closing ceremony in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2020. The ceremony marks the end of the sixth consecutive year the Marines and Sailors formed SPMAGTF-SC to serve as the crisis response force assigned to U.S. Southern Command. SPMAGTF-SC worked within the Latin American and Caribbean region conducting dynamic force employment training, enhancing combined crisis response and humanitarian aid efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Dawson is a native of Portland, Oregon. Murphy is a native of Great Bend, Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Col. Vincent Dawson, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, and Sgt. Maj. Mark Murphy, the senior enlisted advisor of SPMAGTF-SC, case the unit colors during the SPMAGTF-SC closing ceremony in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2020. The ceremony marks the end of the sixth consecutive year the Marines and Sailors formed SPMAGTF-SC to serve as the crisis response force assigned to U.S. Southern Command. SPMAGTF-SC worked within the Latin American and Caribbean region conducting dynamic force employment training, enhancing combined crisis response and humanitarian aid efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Dawson is a native of Portland, Oregon. Murphy is a native of Great Bend, Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command thank the Honduran military for their participation after a subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 16, 2020. The U.S. Marines and U.S. Soldiers with Joint Task Force – Bravo met with Honduran information operations and national civil affairs specialists for this knowledge exchange as a continuation of the enduring partnership between the U.S and Honduras. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command thank the Honduran military for their participation after a subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 16, 2020. The U.S. Marines and U.S. Soldiers with Joint Task Force – Bravo met with Honduran information operations and national civil affairs specialists for this knowledge exchange as a continuation of the enduring partnership between the U.S and Honduras. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jesus O. Torres, an advisor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, drags a fire hose during 612th Air Base Squadron’s annual fire muster competition at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 8, 2020. The competition tests a service member’s ability to perform basic firefighting techniques and raises awareness of Fire Prevention Week. The U.S. Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of Joint Task Force-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. Torres is a native of Miami, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jesus O. Torres, an advisor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, drags a fire hose during 612th Air Base Squadron’s annual fire muster competition at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 8, 2020. The competition tests a service member’s ability to perform basic firefighting techniques and raises awareness of Fire Prevention Week. The U.S. Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of Joint Task Force-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. Torres is a native of Miami, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command and service members with Joint Task Force - Bravo participate in a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command and service members with Joint Task Force - Bravo participate in a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tryston Compton, left, a geospatial intelligence specialist, and 1st Lt. Robert McCain, right, an intelligence officer, both with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, retrieve an RQ-20 Puma, a hand-launched unmanned aircraft system, during an emergency deployment readiness exercise at Trujillo, Honduras, Sept. 14, 2020. Soldiers with Joint Task Force-Bravo and SPMAGTF-SC conducted this exercise to showcase SOUTHCOM’s capability to quickly self-deploy and respond to a variety of contingencies across Central America. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. They are ready to respond to assist with crisis response action and humanitarian aid to the Latin America and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tryston Compton, left, a geospatial intelligence specialist, and 1st Lt. Robert McCain, right, an intelligence officer, both with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, retrieve an RQ-20 Puma, a hand-launched unmanned aircraft system, during an emergency deployment readiness exercise at Trujillo, Honduras, Sept. 14, 2020. Soldiers with Joint Task Force-Bravo and SPMAGTF-SC conducted this exercise to showcase SOUTHCOM’s capability to quickly self-deploy and respond to a variety of contingencies across Central America. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. They are ready to respond to assist with crisis response action and humanitarian aid to the Latin America and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin W. J. Capuli, an embarkation and logistics specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, coaches a U.S. Soldier serving with Joint Task Force - Bravo during a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin W. J. Capuli, an embarkation and logistics specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, coaches a U.S. Soldier serving with Joint Task Force - Bravo during a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

US SOUTHCOM's SgtMaj Bryan Zickefoose shared his professional guidance and mentorship with the Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-SC and congratulated them on their hard work preparing for the mobilization of the task force. The task force is geared towards responding to crisis response missions during their deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean.

US SOUTHCOM's SgtMaj Bryan Zickefoose shared his professional guidance and mentorship with the Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-SC and congratulated them on their hard work preparing for the mobilization of the task force. The task force is geared towards responding to crisis response missions during their deployment to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Brigadier General Paul J. Rock Jr., the Director for the U.S. Southern Command’s Strategy, Policy, and Plans division, cuts a piece of cake during the SOUTHCOM and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, birthday celebration Nov. 10, 2015. Service members from SOUTHCOM and MARFORSOUTH came together during a cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by SSgt Earnest. J. Barnes/Released)

Brigadier General Paul J. Rock Jr., the Director for the U.S. Southern Command’s Strategy, Policy, and Plans division, cuts a piece of cake during the SOUTHCOM and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, birthday celebration Nov. 10, 2015. Service members from SOUTHCOM and MARFORSOUTH came together during a cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by SSgt Earnest. J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes

Infante de Marina Marlon Najera, rifleman, Brigada de Infanteria Marina, executes room clearing exercises during an Urban Combat Course led by U.S. Marines with Security Cooperation Team-Guatemala, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Southern Command in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Sept. 29, 2015. SPMAGTF-SC is a temporary deployment of Marines and Sailors throughout Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize with a focus on building and maintaining partnership capacity with each country through shared values, challenges, and responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez/Released)

Infante de Marina Marlon Najera, rifleman, Brigada de Infanteria Marina, executes room clearing exercises during an Urban Combat Course led by U.S. Marines with Security Cooperation Team-Guatemala, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Southern Command in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Sept. 29, 2015. SPMAGTF-SC is a temporary deployment of Marines and Sailors throughout Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize with a focus on building and maintaining partnership capacity with each country through shared values, challenges, and responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez

Marines and soldiers with Brigada de Infanteria Marina line up outside of a door before clearing a room during the urban operations training portion of an Urban Combat Course led by U.S. Marines with Security Cooperation Team-Guatemala, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Sept. 25, 2015. SPMAGTF-SC is a temporary deployment of Marines and Sailors throughout Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize with a focus on building and maintaining partnership capacity with each country through shared values, challenges, and responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez/Released)

Marines and soldiers with Brigada de Infanteria Marina line up outside of a door before clearing a room during the urban operations training portion of an Urban Combat Course led by U.S. Marines with Security Cooperation Team-Guatemala, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Sept. 25, 2015. SPMAGTF-SC is a temporary deployment of Marines and Sailors throughout Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize with a focus on building and maintaining partnership capacity with each country through shared values, challenges, and responsibilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abraham Lopez

LA UNION, El Salvador (Dec. 15, 2011) Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo assigned to Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift assists an El Salvadoran Marine adjust the front sight on his M4 rifle on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

LA UNION, El Salvador (Dec. 15, 2011) Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo assigned to Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift assists an El Salvadoran Marine adjust the front sight on his M4 rifle on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

Marines from El Salvador's 3rd Infantry wait on the firing line as U.S Marines embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift check their targets on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Marines from El Salvador's 3rd Infantry wait on the firing line as U.S Marines embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift check their targets on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift is moored at De La Union pier in El Salvador. Swift is deployed in support of Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift is moored at De La Union pier in El Salvador. Swift is deployed in support of Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

Salvadoran Marines use a compass to help them complete a land navigation course on Plaza De Armas training area. Sgt. Mark Miller assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift walks behind them as an observer. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership that includes land navigation, weapons training and martial arts training, as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Salvadoran Marines use a compass to help them complete a land navigation course on Plaza De Armas training area. Sgt. Mark Miller assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift walks behind them as an observer. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership that includes land navigation, weapons training and martial arts training, as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

Sgt. Jhonny Agodelo, assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, assists Dominican Republic Marines on how to use a rifle as part of their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training San Isidro Air Base. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.::r::::n::

Sgt. Jhonny Agodelo, assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, assists Dominican Republic Marines on how to use a rifle as part of their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training San Isidro Air Base. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.::r::::n::

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

U.S. Marines assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct advanced marksmanship training alongside Colombian Marine infantry personnel in Matuntugo, Colombia as a part of Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF consists of Marines from various commands and elements that collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012. SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marines assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct advanced marksmanship training alongside Colombian Marine infantry personnel in Matuntugo, Colombia as a part of Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF consists of Marines from various commands and elements that collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012. SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Juancarlos Paz

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) watch a Colombian Marine demonstrate marksmanship tactics in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) watch a Colombian Marine demonstrate marksmanship tactics in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Juancarlos Paz

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct advanced marksmanship training with Colombian marines in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct advanced marksmanship training with Colombian marines in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Juancarlos Paz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Nedved, right, with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF), looks at a target sheet as a Colombian Marine marks his hits after completion of a marksmanship session in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operated on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Nedved, right, with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF), looks at a target sheet as a Colombian Marine marks his hits after completion of a marksmanship session in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operated on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Juancarlos Paz

Marine Corps CH-46E helicopters sit securely tied down to the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima departed Paramaribo, Suriname on Nov. 1, 2010 en-route to Haiti to assist in possible disaster relief operations caused by Hurrican Tomas. The ship arrived in the Haiti region, Nov. 5, to provide aerial assessments along main supply routes and populated areas throughout the southern peninsula.

Marine Corps CH-46E helicopters sit securely tied down to the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima departed Paramaribo, Suriname on Nov. 1, 2010 en-route to Haiti to assist in possible disaster relief operations caused by Hurrican Tomas. The ship arrived in the Haiti region, Nov. 5, to provide aerial assessments along main supply routes and populated areas throughout the southern peninsula.

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Kuykendall

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