Cole is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region [Image 108 of 298]

USS COLE (DDG 67), UNITED STATES

03.27.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brianna Green 

U.S. Navy           

170327-N-HB733-087
ARABIAN GULF (March 27, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class John Kellems, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), waits to clear chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 during flight operations. Cole is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna K. Green)

• Date Taken: 03.27.2017
• Date Posted: 04.04.2017 00:45
• Photo ID: 3285057
• VIRIN: 170327-N-HB733-087
• Resolution: 4749x3166
• Size: 1.28 MB
• Location: USS COLE (DDG 67), US