The Bering Sea is part of the northern Pacific Ocean that divides Europe and North America. The Coast Guard (USCG) patrols the body of water as part of its mission to protect the United States. Recently, one of its ships came across a surprising scene while on routine patrol, a Chinese guided missile cruiser about 86 miles from Alaska's Kiska Island.  Upon further inspection, the patrol ship saw the cruiser wasn't alone; two other military vessels from China were accompanying it, as were four Russian naval vessels. The vessels were in a single formation and included a destroyer.     The Kimble followed the formation as it moved through international waters. Eventually, it dispersed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In the press release, Rear Admiral Nathan Moore said the formation "operated in accordance with international rules and norms." Still, he promised the United States would continue to "meet presence-with-presence to ensure "America doesn't experience any disruptions in its interests.  Any time adversaries get that close to an American state or territory is concerning, more so considering the heated retoric coming from Russia and China in recent months.

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