[xrmusn]

Back in late 50s, early 60s, transiting the ‘Taiwan Straits’ would earn one an AFEM (Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) as it was considered a ‘war zone’ (well maybe could get hot).

Dependent on where you were coming from (Subic Bay?) to Hong Kong, you had to transit the Straits.

Oh, nice headline 2 WARSHIPS.... guess it sounds better than saying a tanker & a Destroyer passed through the area.<: <: <:

[sparklite2]

Oh, nice headline 2 WARSHIPS.... guess it sounds better than saying a tanker & a Destroyer passed through the area.<: <: <:

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You might want to reread the headline. There is no “2.”

[nicollo]

Back in late 50s, early 60s, transiting the ‘Taiwan Straits’ would earn one an AFEM

That's because back in the 50s there were live fire events between PRC and Taiwanese forces:

First Taiwan Strait Crisis ('54-'55) and the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis ('58)