Cole (DDG 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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Underwa Shift Colors Above: Forecastle line han- dlers prepare to get under- way. Right: Fantail line handlers prepare to get underway. On August 8, 2000 the Officers and Crew of USS COLE pre- pared to get under- way for a six month deployment. COLE and USS SIMPSON were the late deploy- ers for the GEORGE WASHINGTON Bat- tle Group. As families and Sailors said good- bye, none of them knew what the com- ing months would bring.

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.XUUV62 O1-IL LU, IJIQCISQ IJLIL SOITICLIIIIIQ IICW gn the candy machine. SHS Claire Shaver Not Pictured SI-I3 Michael Proctor of two. Above: Sl-I1 Angelo's special of the week: one for the price S-BXS-4 Division is comprised of Ship's Servicemen QSI-I'sl and Disbursing Clerks fDK'sl. Sl-I's are employed in a variety of diverse, service-ori- ented tasks. They cut hair in barber shops, manage the ship's store, operate all laun- dry services, and assist Left: DK2 Asher, are you getting used to the view? in inventory control and financial records associated with their work. DK's maintain the financial records of all Navy personnel. DK's compute pay, prepare payrolls, and process financial enti- tlements for the crew. They also prepare financial reports. --f -V.

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Above: This group of guys enjoys small talk before getting underway. Above: OS1 Boynes and SN Palmer con- template the deploy- ment ahead. r nl' -Al 'Arr Right: As the crew watched the brow being lifted from the ship, they all realized it was too late to get off now! August 8, ZOOO 57