On this day in 2000, the USS COLE was attacked by terrorists.

While refueling in Aden Harbor, Yemen, USS COLE was victim of terrorist attack. USS COLE was attacked on Port Mid-Ships by a small boat with explosives onboard. The result of which led to a 40 by 60 foot hole and the loss of 17 sailors.

On 19 April 2002, the USS COLE was recommissioned, and in November 2003 departed for its first six-month deployment since recommissioning.

USS COLE (DDG 67) is the first warship named for Sergeant Darrell S. Cole, USMC (1920-1945). Sergeant Cole was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry in the campaign at Iwo Jima.