Letter: Marines and Russians on high seas

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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