A group of Marines attended an event at Rocks on the Range in Columbus, Ohio, when an unprovoked, liberal man approached them and began insulting them, calling them derogatory names. Despite the verbal attacks, the Marines remained calm. The situation escalated when the man spat in one Marine’s face prompting a,
tense confrontation. The Marine stood his ground, and his fellow Marines stepped in to protect him. A police officer intervened before the situation turned violent, preventing further escalation. The Marine later shared the incident on social media, thanking local authorities for their help. Many people were angered by the incident, but the Marines chose to avoid violence.