USS Cole (DDG 67). NORFOLK (Sept. 1, 2010)

100901-N-5292M-021 NORFOLK (Sept. 1, 2010)

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) as the ship returns from a 7-month deployment two days earlier than planned due to Hurricane Earl. Cole deployed to support Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, conducting counter-piracy operations and maritime interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik

 100901-N-5292M-106 NORFOLK (Sept. 1, 2010)

Damage Control Fireman Anhay Tetreault kisses her daughter during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). The ship returned two days early from a scheduled 7-month deployment because of Hurricane Earl. Cole deployed to support Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, conducting counter-piracy operations and maritime interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. 

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik

100901-N-5292M-150 NORFOLK (Sept. 1, 2010)

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Steven Johnson greets his wife during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). The ship returned two days early from a scheduled 7-month deployment because of Hurricane Earl. Cole deployed to support Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, conducting counter-piracy operations and maritime interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. 

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik

100901-N-5292M-011 NORFOLK (Sept. 1, 2010)

Family and friends welcome home Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). The ship returned two days early from a scheduled 7-month deployment because of Hurricane Earl. Cole deployed to support Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, conducting counter-piracy operations and maritime interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. 

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik

100901-N-5292M-074 NORFOLK (Sept. 1, 2010)

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Brandon Carney receives the traditional first kiss from his wife during a homecoming celebration for the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). 

The ship returned two days early from a scheduled 7-month deployment because of Hurricane Earl. Cole deployed to support Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, conducting counter-piracy operations and maritime interdiction operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik