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USS Cole DDG 67 Navy ship enters the Black Sea port of Varna, east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. USS Cole had enter the Black Sea, Feb. 8, 2015, to promote peace and stability in the region. Cole's presence in the Black Sea will serve to reaffirm the U.S. dedication to commitment towards strengthening the partnerships and joint operational capabilities amongst U.S., NATO and regional Black Sea partners. On 12 of October 2000, while the ship was harbored and being refueled in the Yemeni port of Aden 17 American sailors were killed, and 39 were injured.This event was the deadliest attack against a United States Naval vessel since 1987.Photo by: Petar Petrov /Impact Press Group/NurPhoto

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