Posted on 07/04/2023 10:26:14 AM PDT by silverleaf
SOMEONE'S GETTING FIRED at the US Navy for posting photo of US Pacific Fleet saluting Russian fighter jets and a Soviet destroyer on 4th of July (American Independence Day Holiday).
Whoever runs the account underestimated Internet's Eagle Eye, so good they figured out they're Russian from the equipments' silhouette alone!
IntelRepublic
https://twitter.com/dana916/status/1676252717323354116
Next thing we will hear is that Russia is joining NATO and Putin will be Secretary General.
Either this is untrue or something is up.
Twitter users mocked the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet for a post that was published on its website in honor of the nation's Independence Day. The reason for the laughter was an image attached to the greeting with silhouettes of Russian Su-27 fighter jets and a Soviet large anti-submarine ship built on Project 61.
"Is the U.S. Pacific Fleet deserting?" wondered Twitter user Tore. "Su-27 and Russian destroyer. Well done, US Navy." user Andy posted a comment. "At least it's not a rainbow flag." mac attack added sarcastically.
It is noted that after a flurry of criticism from the channel's subscribers, the US Navy's Pacific Fleet press service deleted the scandalous post. [link to voennoedelo.com (secure)]
Seeing a Soviet destroyer in the Pacific is quite amazing.
Seeing a Soviet destroyer in the Pacific is quite amazing.
If our Pacific Fleet sees one, will they render a salute?
Why is that?
Who is the Commander Clip-Art that creared this?
Do sailors wear this gear? Do Americans salute with their left hand? Awesome job Navy.
“Either this is untrue or something’s up”
Something’s up. 😏
Not sure. Probably will say some kind of hello/greeting if they aren’t acting weird. A recognition they are there, amd that our hello tells them we are there also.
Maybe the left hand salute is reserved for Russian flyovers
It looks like that 'soldier' is facing you/us, so right hand salute.
It looks like that ‘soldier’ is facing you/us, so right hand salute.
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Then that means he has turned his back on the American Flag in the background.
Just makes the graphic even more anti-American
In my opinion, it was not ignorance or stupidity...in other words, not a gaffe.
Moronic statement.
The salute is being rendered towards the reader, not the background.
Hello - right hand?
Good to hear that our military RESPECTS our potential opponents and prefers that World War 3 NOT happen. Too bad the Leftists (Ukraine War supporters) will NEVER think the same.
Good catch on looking away from the flag. These kind of innocent mistakes are never innocent or accidental.
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