Sergeant Zachery Tibbets, the Logistics Combat Element operations and training chief with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Forces South, and a native of South Lyon, Mich., participated in the first combat marksmanship live-fire shoot held on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 28, 2014. The purpose of the shoot was to refresh the Marines' shooting skills to prepare them for their bi-lateral exchange in Brazil. Bi-lateral exchanges with our partners strengthen the relationships that facilitate the cooperation needed in the event of a crisis requ
Sergeant Zachery Tibbets, the Logistics Combat Element operations and training chief with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Forces South, and a native of South Lyon, Mich., participated in the first combat marksmanship live-fire shoot held on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), July 28, 2014. The purpose of the shoot was to refresh the Marines' shooting skills to prepare them for their bi-lateral exchange in Brazil. Bi-lateral exchanges with our partners strengthen the relationships that facilitate the cooperation needed in the event of a crisis requiring a multinational effort. SPMAGTF-South is currently embarked aboard America on her maiden transit dubbed, "America Visits the Americas." The ship is scheduled to be commissioned in San Francisco, Oct. 11. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released) Distinguished visitors from Brazil tour USS America 140728-M-PC317-008
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