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Russian marines show their skills during a rehearsal for the Naval parade in Baltiysk, a Navy base in the Russian Baltic Sea, on July 28, 2022.
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The Chinese are saber-rattling, as were the Russians in the Mediterranean on our “Med Float” in 1972.
The Russians simulated ship and airborne attacks, and many a time their ships were so close, we could see the crew’s faces.
We did not slow down or change course.
We Marines, with our high-spirited bravado, manned the rails and gave the Russkies some verbal and physical taunts, to the detriment of the captain and our officers. No incidents or run-ins, although their ships were extremely close and threatening.
Greg Casler
Kailua
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