Cole (DDG 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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ndervvav Replemshmen X W Above BM2 Songer watches Below PN3 Hood acts as Sxg the fuel probe durmg UNREP nalman durmg UNREP Above Chalk 8: Cham crew men are ready for Fhghl Quarters Left: FC3 Small leads thq way in heaving the messerfi ger line during CONREP-