Russian spy ship appears off Hawaii ahead of military drills

[geronl]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russian-spy-ship-appears-off-hawaii-ahead-of-military-drills/ar-BBu5j95?ocid=ansmsnnews11

excerpt

HONOLULU — The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a Russian spy ship has been stationed in international waters off Hawaii, but says its presence is not affecting military exercises.

Pacific Fleet spokesman Lt. Clint Ramsden said Wednesday the Russian Navy Balzam-class auxiliary general intelligence ship had recently arrived.

"Obviously, we are aware that it is there, and we've taken all precautions necessary to protect our critical information," Ramsden said. "Its presence has not affected the conduct of the exercise."

The arrival of the ship comes as the Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, military drills are underway. The exercises for military forces from 26 nations will last through early August and include 45 ships, 200 aircraft and more than 25,000 people.

[rangerrebew]

In 1973 I was aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ranger.  It was stationed in Alameda, Ca.  We were headed out to sea for some practice and just off the coast were 3-4 Russian "trawlers."  The old man cranked it up to about 35 knots and went right in the middle of them which left them bouncing as if a hurricane had just come through.  It was comical to watch.

[geronl]

In 1973 I was aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ranger.  It was stationed in Alameda, Ca.  We were headed out to sea for some practice and just off the coast were 3-4 Russian "trawlers."  The old man cranked it up to about 35 knots and went right in the middle of them which left them bouncing as if a hurricane had just come through.  It was comical to watch.

lol.